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The Citizen
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Londie London sues Minnie Ntuli over reunion showdown
Real Housewives of Durban reality TV star and entrepreneur Londie London is suing KwaZulu-Natal radio host Gagasi FM's Minnie Ntuli after a fiery on-camera altercation during the Real Housewives of Durban reunion. In a legal letter posted on the singer's Instagram post, Londie's lawyers allege she was poked in the face. She was also verbally attacked by Ntuli. Now, the singer is demanding a recorded apology by the close of business on Wednesday, 16 July. Meanwhile, fans remain unimpressed by both Ntuli's actions and the station's attempts at damage control. Legal action Durban-born reality TV star and singer Londie London has fired off legal action against Gagasi FM presenter Minnie Ntuli. This comes after what her legal team describes as a humiliating and unprovoked confrontation during the filming of the Showmax Real Housewives of Durban reunion episode, which aired on Friday. According to a strongly worded letter sent by Lamula KB Attorneys, Londie, whose real name is Londiwe Siphiwokuhle Zulu, claims that Ntuli not only verbally disrespected her on camera but also physically poked her in the face. This reportedly occurred during the heated exchange recorded and aired on 11 July 2025. The moment, witnessed by the cast and crew, has sent shockwaves through the show's devoted fan base. It has also impacted the South African entertainment industry. The legal notice accuses Ntuli of launching an intentional character attack masked as TV hosting. It states that her commentary has been 'consistently defamatory' towards Londie throughout the reunion build-up. Despite public backlash, Ntuli posted a statement online to address the incident, but it failed to have an impact. Some RHOD viewers called the apology 'vague', 'defensive', and lacking 'real accountability'. Some fans even labelled it 'performative damage control'. Making matters worse, Gagasi FM issued a statement the next day that emphasised 'a focus on promoting reconciliation'. However, it notably stopped short of addressing the physical aspect of the incident. The station praised its presenter's professionalism and avoided placing any blame. Many online users saw this as an attempt to protect its brand rather than hold anyone accountable. Londie's legal team has dismissed both responses as inadequate and hollow. In their letter, they demand a formal, recorded apology video from Minnie Ntuli by 5pm on Wednesday. Failing that, Londie plans to pursue further legal action for defamation, emotional distress, and assault. ALSO READ:Khanyi Mbau jets off to Los Angeles for Netflix Reality Universe Superlatives 'Corporate PR can't fix this,' a netizen said in reaction. 'What happened on camera wasn't just embarrassing, it was a line crossed.' While fellow cast member Jojo Robinson wrote on Londie's Instagram post, 'Love that you give her the opportunity to make it right. And if she chooses not to, take it further.' Londie's lawyers have also advised Gagasi FM that all future correspondence must go through them. They emphasised that they are prepared to pursue full legal remedies on behalf of their client. With RHOD fans still reeling and Minnie remaining tight-lipped following her lukewarm statement, all eyes are now on whether a public apology video will surface. Otherwise, this may escalate into a courtroom drama.
News24
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
RHOD's Londie London on heated clash with Minnie Ntuli: ‘I was proud of how I handled myself'
After a whirlwind fifth season of The Real Housewives of Durban (RHOD) came to a close with reunion no-shows and explosive never-before-seen footage, Londiwe 'Londie London' Zulu is feeling vindicated. Londie's brief return to RHOD since her debut in season two stirred issues between her and Minnie Ntuli, a friend of the show and co-host of The Uprising morning show with Felix Hlophe on Gagasi FM. The last leg of the two-part reunion - which Minnie skipped out in in favour of posting her own 'un-reunion' online - revealed a clip of Londie and Minnie attempting a sit-down to hash out their issues. This turned heated as Minnie accused Londie of coming for her parents and aggressively poked Londie twice on her forehead, leaving fellow RHOD castmates and viewers in shock. Londie shares, 'It was definitely surreal seeing that scene again. But, honestly, I was proud of how I handled myself. 'I didn't allow myself to be baited into anything that doesn't reflect who I am. I always carry myself with intention: I'm a mother, a daughter and a businesswoman. So, maintaining my composure, even in a heated moment, was a big win for me.' Since the final reunion part's airing, both Gagasi FM and Minnie have released statements acknowledging and denouncing Minnie's actions on the show, with the KwaZulu-Natal-based radio station switching out Minnie for Gagasi Sunday Groove radio host Nonkululeko 'Nkulee' Mbatha for their morning show. Part of Minnie's statement reads, 'This experience has made me realise the ripple effect of my behaviour — I've disappointed my family, my friends, my clients, and most importantly, the loyal listeners who tune in to my show every weekday. 'Because of this, I've decided to take some time off to reflect, to seek healing and to work on myself with the help of counselling. I will also be using this time to personally reach out to those I have hurt and to actively begin the process of atonement.' On if she's spoken to Minnie since the reunion aired, Londie reveals, 'No but she did try to reach out via a text message apologising in private. Which is quite different from the statement she released. It is quite disappointing that I was humiliated in public but I'm not getting a proper apology directed to me in public.' Fans of the reality show have been rallying behind Londie since the show's conclusion, with tens of thousands signing petitions to remove Minnie from media and television platforms. Fellow housewives including Sorisha Naidoo have also called for Londie's full-time return to the show and Londie shares how she would be open to returning on a full-time basis. 'I've always loved being part of the show. It's not just about the cameras, it's about the real relationships I've built with some of the women. There's genuine history and love there, and I'd be open to continuing that journey,' she explains. As a final note, Londie shares a few words of appreciation for her supporters. 'My heart is so full. The amount of love and support I've received has been truly overwhelming, in the best way. I'm so grateful to every single person who's stood by me and sent messages of encouragement. I've never experienced this kind of warmth before and I don't take it for granted.'
IOL News
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Minnie Ntuli's ‘RHOD' clash leaves Gagasi FM ‘shocked': Presenter steps back from morning show
Gagasi FM breaks its silence following the heated incident involving radio presenter Minnie Ntuli, who is also a friend of season five of the popular reality show "The Real Housewives of Durban". Image: Supplied Gagasi FM has stated that the actions of "The Real Housewives of Durban" co-star and Gagasi FM radio presenter, Minentle 'Minnie' Ntuli, left the station 'shocked' and 'disappointed.' Ntuli co-hosts the morning show "The Uprising" alongside reality star Felix Hlophe. The station's statement follows a heated moment on the recent two-part reunion episode of the reality TV show, where an unseen clip was aired showing Ntuli in an argument with fellow cast member Londie London. In the video, the confrontation between London and Ntuli escalated when Ntuli took offence to London's question about her upbringing, feeling it was a personal attack on her parents. The situation intensified as Ntuli threw a cushion and approached London, accusing her of disrespecting her parents and 'dishonouring' them. This followed London asking her who raised her, as she has shown a lack of respect for others. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading The exchange turned heated, with Ntuli hurling insults and aggressively poking London in the forehead, which left her in disbelief. Despite the provocation, London remained calm, labeling Ntuli as 'horrible' and a 'bully' and questioning her behaviour. Haibo Haibo guys Minnie?? Londie is a bigger person for real Yazi this Unseen footage yaze yangiphathe kabi. 😭😭#RHODurbanS5 #RHODurbanreunion #rhodreunion — @RealRaspy_Ndonwabile (@RealRaspyy) July 11, 2025 Ntuli and London's feud had been one of the many dramatic things that have been happening on this season of the show and entertained viewers. The palpable tension between the two had fans glued to their screens every week to see what would happen next. 'Like many of our listeners and members of the public, we were shocked and disappointed by what we saw." 'While 'The Real Housewives of Durban' is an independent production and separate from Gagasi FM, we acknowledge that Minnie's conduct on the show has had an impact on both our brand and the community we serve." 'In previous seasons, we have seen other cast members on the show engage in moments of conflict and even attempted physical confrontations. What gives us hope is that, in many of these instances, reconciliation has been possible, and relationships have been mended,' the radio station stated. Incident Involving Minnie Ntuli on the Real Housewives of Durban — Gagasi FM (@gagasifm) July 11, 2025 According to the station, "Ntuli had fully owned up to her actions, offered a sincere apology, and penned a letter of regret to the production company and cast members of the show." Additionally, the station affirmed it was against bullying, aggression and disrespect. Gagasi FM stated that Ntuli was committed to seeking professional assistance to better manage her emotions, and the station expressed support for her decision. 'Our focus is on promoting reconciliation. Both Minnie and the other cast members are professionals in the media industry, and it is likely they will work together again in future." 'As a station, we are committed to supporting a process that encourages healing, forgiveness, and mutual respect,' they said. Ntuli had also previously responded with her own statement after the episode aired, reflecting on her actions after watching the show. 'Watching the show back has been deeply confronting. I am appalled by how I behaved, and I take full accountability for the role I played." I want to sincerely apologise to the affected cast members. I know my actions hurt others, and for that, I am truly sorry. I have reached out to them privately and publicly, and I remain committed to making amends, including having face-to-face conversations if and when they are open to it,' she wrote. UPDATE: Minnie Ntuli responds to backlash with a statement on Facebook after the Real Housewives of Durban drama.#RHODurbanreunion #RHODurban #rhodreunion — Entertainment (@TvblogbyMLU) July 12, 2025 She further revealed that she has been working with Gagasi FM management to address the negative attention her behaviour on the show has brought to the station. Additionally, Ntuli shared that she and the station acknowledged that her actions require accountability. Meanwhile, the station has recently shared a social media post about recent developments on the show. According to the post, Ntuli will be taking a step back from her hosting duties and will be replaced by Nkulee Mbatha. The latest developments have pleased many viewers and industry peers who felt that Ntuli should have been fired from the show earlier due to her unacceptable behaviour.
TimesLIVE
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Petition to fire Minnie Ntuli from Gagasi FM gains momentum
A petition calling for the dismissal of Minnie Ntuli from Gagasi FM because of her behaviour on The Real Housewives of Durban has gained traction. Throughout season 5, viewers saw Minnie and Londie London clash after Londie made a snarky comment about Minnie's dress when they first met. Things escalated when Minnie alluded that the He Goes hitmaker was a prostitute, saying she 'makes money lying on her back'. While Minnie chose not to attend the reunion of the reality show, she penned a letter of apology to Londie, saying she 'crossed a physical boundary'. Things took a dramatic turn when they showcased unseen footage of Minnie during a sit-down they had in an attempt to resolve their differences. In the footage Minnie is seen jabbing Londie's forehead. The petition, titled 'Remove Minnie Ntuli from radio and TV platforms for bullying behaviour', accuses her of unprofessionalism, aggression, public shaming and bullying. It has garnered 54,908 signatures from people siding with Londie.
The Citizen
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Over 53,000 sign petition to remove Minnie Ntuli from radio and TV
Meanwhile, Londie London said she will be taking legal action against Minnie. More than 53 000 people have signed a petition calling for the removal of media personality Minnie Ntuli from radio and television. The petition, hosted on had reached 53 151 signatures at the time of reporting. Ntuli, who's a radio host on Gagasi FM, has faced public backlash following her behaviour on The Real Housewives of Durban, where she allegedly bullied fellow cast member Londie London. According to the petition aims to hold public figures accountable. It calls on 'relevant broadcasters and regulatory bodies to investigate the matter seriously and transparently' and to enforce stricter guidelines for media personalities regarding respectful conduct. ALSO READ: Exclusive: 'RHODurban' stars reveal secrets behind their stunning reunion looks Minnie Ntuli apologises for her behaviour Ntuli has since released a statement apologising for her behaviour on the reality show. 'Watching the show back has been deeply confronting. I am appalled by how I behaved, and I take full accountability,' she said. She apologised to the affected cast members and said she had reached out to them both publicly and privately. 'I've also taken time to engage with Gagasi FM management regarding the negative attention my participation in the show has brought to the station. While my work on radio and my presence on the show are two separate platforms, both Gagasi FM and I agree that it is important I take accountability.' Gagasi FM has also released a statement in response to Ntuli's altercation on The Real Housewives of Durban. 'While the show is independent from Gagasi FM, we acknowledge that Minnie's conduct has had an impact on both our brand and the community we serve,' the station said. Gagasi FM added that Ntuli has shown remorse, issued an apology to the production company and cast members, and is committed to receiving professional support to manage her emotional responses. 'As a station, we are committed to supporting a process that encourages healing, forgiveness, and mutual respect. We assure our listeners, clients, and partners that we are treating this matter with the seriousness and care it deserves.' Meanwhile, Londie London announced at the end of The Real Housewives of Durban reunion episode on Friday that she will be taking legal action against Ntuli. NOW READ: WATCH: 'A scammer trying to scam me as me' – Fake Connie Ferguson calls the real one
