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IOL News
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Minnie Dlamini discusses motherhood, divorce and reclaiming her identity on 'The Motherhood Network'
Minnie Dlamini appeared on Nandi Madida's "The Motherhood Network" podcast to discuss motherhood, her public divorce and a chance at love again. Image: Instagram. Media personality and entrepreneur Minnie Dlamini opened up like never before on Nandi Madida's "The Motherhood Network" podcast. The pair, who have been friends for decades, spoke about Dlamini growing up in the spotlight to becoming a mother, navigating a very public divorce and dealing with the online backlash that followed. Reflecting on how her divorce from Quinton Jones in 2022 triggered a wave of public scrutiny that undermined her professional accomplishments, she said: "I got married in 2017 and announced my divorce in 2022 and then all of a sudden my credibility as a professional was questioned. "Almost as if everything I had done before that was non-existent, and everything that I had was because of the person that I married. "That was so disheartening for me because I was Minnie Dlamini before I got married, I'll be Minnie Dlamini long after divorce, but the thing is that, all of a sudden, I was the one who married rich, I was the one who went and married this really successful person. "No, I was the successful person, and people wanted to create this narrative because we cannot, under any circumstances, believe that I created my own business ... I've been incredibly independent since the age of 14." 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 ✕ Dlamini pointed out that society judged her. "Because society cannot accept a successful independent woman, they had to say that I am only successful because I married well. And that broke my heart. It's important for us (women) not to allow society to tarnish the actual success that we have." She expressed her hopes for her son's upbringing, stressing the importance of surrounding him with strong women and instilling values of kindness and respect. "I want my son to be around strong women, want to be with strong women, and I also want him to be a strong man. "I want him to fully embrace his masculinity as much as I want him to be gentle and kind and understand how it is to protect a woman, what it takes to be an advocate for women's rights because he is being raised by me and he needs to know that being around a powerful and strong woman doesn't take away from him being a strong and powerful man ... being brave and powerful has no gender." Dlamini also offered words of encouragement for those who may be navigating similar journeys. Drawing from her mother's wisdom, she shared that "two happy households are much better than one miserable one". For her, divorce, despite being a painful chapter, became an opportunity to rediscover herself. "One thing about divorce, whether the decision is made by you or by your partner, at the end of the day, it's such an opportunity for you to find yourself again ... "I found myself losing a lot of myself in my marriage. I felt like I needed to reduce myself, like I couldn't be fully myself, and I didn't like that because I've always been celebrated for being smart, strong, independent and successful. "What divorce did do was that it gave me the opportunity to find me again and find me in a much better position because I am older, wiser, much more experienced. "Yes, I am a little bit more jaded, but it's an opportunity to find yourself again. I believe the version that is raising my son now is a much better version than I was while I was still married. "I am much happier, I'm so much more committed and determined to being the best version of myself." As she forges a new path, Dlamini remains optimistic about life and love. "I am also in this interesting space of finding my happiness again ... You get another shot at love again, you get another shot at life again, you get another shot at you again. "I don't know if I'll get married again, I don't know if I'll have more kids, I don't know what that looks like, but the option is there, the opportunity is there. It's almost like I've got another shot at life again, of creating the life that I want." Her philosophy of continuous self-improvement to fans is: 'Be better today than you were yesterday, be better tomorrow than you are today'. "That's it, just be better. I want the world to be a better place because I lived," Dlamini ended. Watch the full episode below.
The Citizen
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
WATCH: ‘It's messy': Minnie Dlamini opens up about divorce pain
Minnie says she was treated like a 'pariah' after announcing her split. Television personality Minnie Dlamini has opened up about the emotional toll of her divorce. Dlamini was a recent guest on The Motherhood Podcast, hosted by her childhood friend Nandi Madida. In the episode, set to air this Thursday, Dlamini opened up about how her divorce marked a turning point in both her personal and professional life. 'That's where I realised the fundamental shift in how people were treating me in this business. Forget everything that I have done professionally, forget the name that I have built… 'Then I announced my divorce, and that's when people felt they were at liberty to disrespect me. It absolutely broke me,' she said. Dlamini said she was shocked by the negative reaction she received following the announcement of her split. 'I thought in this day and age, this is what we still have to deal with. We have to deal with being a pariah because a relationship did not work.' ALSO READ: Nandi Madida creating a village for moms with new podcast 'The Motherhood Network' Minnie Dlamini: 'Divorce is difficult and painful' Dlamini also spoke about the harsh reality of divorce, saying it is difficult and painful. 'The thing that people don't talk about is how difficult it is. It is difficult, painful, ugly, and messy. You go from loving this person to being your arch-nemesis. It is a horrible experience. There is nothing about it that is great.' She added that the situation becomes even harder when a child is involved. 'People co-parent successfully, some people don't — it's not pretty. But what is pretty is you get another shot at love again… and at you again.' Dlamini was married to TV producer and director Quinton Jones. In February 2022, the pair issued a joint statement confirming their divorce. They have one son together. NOW READ: All eyes on the crown: Mrs South Africa reveals 2025 top 30 finalists [PICS]
IOL News
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
From Durban to Lusaka: Minnie Dlamini's stylish sojourn celebrating African culture
Minnie Dlamini stuns in a Nguni African print dress in Lusaka, Zambia. Image: Instagram Even with her travels as a celebrated presenter and radio host, South Africa's very own diamond, Minnie Dlamini, remains deeply connected to her roots and the vibrant continent she proudly calls home. Dlamini shared her latest escapade in Lusaka, Zambia, with her followers on Instagram, embracing the rich culture and traditions that Africa has to offer. In a stunning showcase of style, Dlamini, a proud Zulu girl, donned a magnificent Nguni African print dress crafted by a local South African designer. The choice of attire resonated harmoniously with Zambia's famed chitenge fabric - a lively textile celebrated for its bold patterns and vibrant colours, integral to Zambian culture. Her photos not only highlighted her fashion choices but also symbolised a cultural exchange that pays homage to the continent's diversity. 'I had the most beautiful day in Lusaka 🇿🇲♥️ Travelling our continent, connecting and networking with my people is such a blessing,' she wrote, capturing the essence of her trip. She also took time to visit kids from a local school, who were more than excited to see the presenter and showered her with hugs. However, this journey was not solely about aesthetics. It also had a significant professional intent as Dlamini addressed a summit focused on the creative industries. 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 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. Next Stay Close ✕ During her keynote speech, she passionately articulated, 'Africa's creative industries hold the power to build economies, shape narratives, and transform communities. It's time to move beyond talk and invest in infrastructure, collaboration, and ownership that will build a thriving creative ecosystem on our continent.' With these words, she highlighted the importance of fostering creativity and innovation within Africa, a sentiment that resonates increasingly in today's global landscape. In an unexpected twist, Dlamini recently made waves with her announcement of a return to her hometown, Durban. She revealed plans to join popular radio station Gagasi FM. 'Durban, I'm home for a brand new chapter 🚀,' her post announced, as she looked forward to what lay ahead. Yet, her journey has not been linear. Shortly after settling back into Durban, she declared her imminent return to Johannesburg, sharing her heartfelt goodbye amidst gratitude for the experiences she had in the coastal city. 'Durban, you've been amazing for us. Siyabonga 🥹🙏🏾 My heart is FULL ♥️ Now back to the concrete jungle, JHB LET'S GOOOO🚀💎🎬,' she penned in her Instagram post, capturing a whirlwind of emotions as she moved on to this next chapter.
News24
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Controversy forces Lasizwe Dambuza and MultiChoice to split and take Awkward Dates off air
Lasizwe Dambuza has parted ways with MultiChoice, reportedly due to drama surrounding guest payments and contract disputes. Dambuza allegedly prioritised his mental health and chose to end the contract to avoid further stress and drama. Following the separation, Dambuza is focusing on his YouTube content, working on more episodes for his show Awkward Dates. South African social media personality and prolific YouTuber Lasizwe Dambuza has cut ties with MultiChoice. The separation comes after the broadcaster parted ways with Macgyver 'MacG' Mukwevho last month following his controversial and unsavoury comments about media personality Minnie Dlamini on his Podcast and Chill programme. While one source claims Dambuza chose to leave, another source suggests MultiChoice decided to terminate their partnership. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lasizwe (@lasizwe) In March, Dambuza was one of eight content creators and podcasters announced to have partnered with MultiChoice to bring a fresh wave of energy to DStv channels. The partnership aimed to create programming with content that resonated with the youth. The 26-year-old's YouTube show, Awkward Dates, took over the 9pm slot on Saturdays, starting in April. However, things didn't go as planned for the show, which was nominated for an SA Film and Television Award. Sources close to the matter have informed City Press that Awkward Dates will soon be removed from DStv. This decision reportedly follows the claim that some guests demanded to be paid. According to insiders, these guests claim they only agreed to appear on YouTube and other social media platforms, not mainstream TV. This situation allegedly forced Dambuza and MultiChoice to terminate their contract to avoid further conflict. A source said Dambuza decided to cut ties. 'When the drama started, Lasizwe panicked and voluntarily decided to end his contract with MultiChoice. He has been open about his mental health issues, so when the drama happened, he chose his peace. He could have chosen to ignore the drama and let it die down because he had done things right contractually, but he just wanted out,' said the source. The source claimed that Dambuza had all his ducks in a row, but it was a pity that the noise from his guests was too loud to ignore. Another insider said when Awkward Dates landed the television deal it attracted negativity on social media, as some guests thought that Dambuza made more money on TV than he did on YouTube. Broadcasters don't respond well to negativity, said the insider. There was almost a dark cloud because every time an episode would air, someone would contact MultiChoice to say they did not know that their episode would be on TV. Because of that friction, all parties decided it was not worth it and parted ways. The separation was mutual. Source The source added: 'There were conversations between Lasizwe and MultiChoice, but, because the issue could not be resolved with the guests, [they had to let it go]. Even if Lasizwe wanted to continue, it's not like he had resolved the issue.' According to the source's understanding, the guests were not paid for their appearances in the YouTube episodes, and they signed release forms only for their episodes to air on that platform, but Awkward Dates was licensed by MultiChoice. Some of the guests felt cheated and tricked, said the source. 'They thought that Lasizwe and his team knew that the show was not going to only be online. They thought that Lasizwe always had plans to sell it. These influencers know each other, and they are friends; they were going to influence one another behind the scenes, so it was going to be tricky.' City Press understands that Dambuza welcomed the separation and was going to focus on his mental health and work on more episodes for YouTube. Public confrontation Content creator Dominic Zaca was among the most vocal critics, taking their concerns to social media. Zaca called out Dambuza and his team for allegedly contravening contracts. Zaca's episode aired in June last year on Dambuza's channel and was reportedly the first to air on Mzansi Magic in April. The content creator went on to claim that Dambuza and his team knew his worth and that was why his episode was the first they aired as soon as they got an opportunity to be on TV. Zaca said they tried resolving the matter with Dambuza and his team, but they pushed them from pillar to post. Zaca said they decided to take the matter to social media because they were ignored privately. 'What I understand [is that] you guys breached a verbal contract. You breached a written contract. And I don't know what contract you gave to MultiChoice because I would think that MultiChoice would not air my episode knowing full well that I did not sign that contract in full agreement,' said Zaca. The content creator continued, saying that Dambuza's personal assistant acknowledged that they went against the contract, apologised and promised to fix things. Zaca said that, after that promise, the personal assistant began to dodge them. So, between the production company and MultiChoice, who is keeping my money and not giving me my money? Who is withholding the apology that I rightfully deserve? Who between the three stakeholders involved in this thing decided that, no, let's go against the contract we signed with Dominic and the verbal [agreement] we have and air the episode? Dominic Zaca When asked for comment, MultiChoice said: 'MultiChoice has licensed a slate of podcasts from Leading Edge Growth. While MultiChoice reserves the right to review all content in line with its editorial policy, Leading Edge Growth is responsible for curating the podcast slate, taking into account audience dynamics and content demand.' Dambuza asked to be sent questions, but he had not replied by the time of publication.
The South African
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Minnie Dlamini's ex finds love again, weeks after split
Brian Monaisa is reportedly dating again after his recent split from Minnie Dlamini. Images via Instagram: @minniedlamini/ @brianmonaisa Just weeks after his split from Minnie Dlamini, Brian Monaisa has debuted a new girlfriend on his social media account. ADVERTISEMENT The celebrity plastic surgeon called it quits with the actress and media personality after a short, high-profile relationship. Minnie and Brian's romance is alleged to have begun while the latter was still linked to his baby mama, Neema Aloyce. In 2022, the TV star called it quits from her ex-husband Quinton Jones after less than five years of marriage. BRIAN MONAISA MOVES ON – SHOWS OFF NEW BAE On his Instagram account, Brian Monaisa has given the public a glimpse of his new girlfriend. The celebrity doctor debuted the images during a vacation to Namibia. Given that he had recently split from Minnie Dlamini, Brian turned off the comments on the post. ADVERTISEMENT On his IG Stories, Brian posted pics of himself and his new bae at the beach. It's unclear when they began dating. Just two months ago, Brian Monaisa confirmed his break-up with Minnie Dlamini in a statement. In it, he shut down rumours of infidelity on the latter's part. He posted: 'Mrs Dlamini and I had a beautiful relationship which sadly came to an end purely for personal reasons which had nothing to do with infidelity by either party. Whilst our romantic relationship has come to an end, there remains mutual respect between Ms Dlamini and I.' Minnie Dlamini and Brian Monaisa split after a short-lived romance. Images via Instagram: @brianmonaisa Minnie has not directly responded to the split. However, she has deleted all images of her and Brian, including a post of a multi-million rand Porsche – his Valentine's Day gift to her. Apart from Brian Monaisa and her ex-husband, Quinton Jones, Minnie Dlamini has been allegedly linked to these men in her past… Retired Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune Soccerzone presenter Thomas Mlambo Music producer Nota Baloyi Businessman Edwin Sodi DO YOU THINK BRIAN MONAISA MOVED ON FAST AFTER MINNIE DLAMINI SPLIT? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
