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The Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald
Gigaba interdicts ex-wife Noma to not talk about failed marriage on TV show
Former finance minister Malusi Gigaba has applied to interdict his ex-wife Nomachule Mngoma from going on TV to be interviewed about their failed marriage and allegations of infidelity and pornography. In court papers filed in the Johannesburg high court last week, Gigaba said his ex-wife's interview on Showmax's new show Untied will 'taint my good name and dignity that I have been rebuilding from the past years after [divorce]'. The eight-part talk show, which is hosted by broadcaster Relebogile Mabotja, was supposed to premiere on Tuesday, but according to News24, Gigaba managed to halt the airing of the episode — for now. The urgent application and the episode had been postponed until July 7. The eight women Mabotja will sit down with include Mngoma, Nonku Williams, Palesa Madisakwane, Sonia Booth, Dawn Thandeka King, Zandi Nhlapo, Mona Monyane and Beverley Steyn. Gigaba said since 2018, he had decided to remove himself from the spotlight and rebuild his name. 'In short, the third respondent [Mngoma] has recorded a podcast with the first [MultiChoice] and second [Goat Originals] about my private life, years after we formally separated and ultimately divorced. 'It is important to state that I made a conscious decision to not publicly talk about the third respondent's life after our divorce, for her own integrity and for the integrity of our minor children.' SowetanLIVE
TimesLIVE
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Gigaba interdicts ex-wife Noma to not talk about failed marriage on TV show
Former finance minister Malusi Gigaba has applied to interdict his ex-wife Nomachule Mngoma from going on TV to be interviewed about their failed marriage and allegations of infidelity and pornography. In court papers filed in the Johannesburg high court last week, Gigaba said his ex-wife's interview on Showmax's new show Untied will 'taint my good name and dignity that I have been rebuilding from the past years after [divorce]'. The eight-part talk show, which is hosted by broadcaster Relebogile Mabotja, was supposed to premiere on Tuesday, but according to News24, Gigaba managed to halt the airing of the episode — for now. The urgent application and the episode had been postponed until July 7. The eight women Mabotja will sit down with include Mngoma, Nonku Williams, Palesa Madisakwane, Sonia Booth, Dawn Thandeka King, Zandi Nhlapo, Mona Monyane and Beverley Steyn. Gigaba said since 2018, he had decided to remove himself from the spotlight and rebuild his name. 'In short, the third respondent [Mngoma] has recorded a podcast with the first [MultiChoice] and second [Goat Originals] about my private life, years after we formally separated and ultimately divorced. 'It is important to state that I made a conscious decision to not publicly talk about the third respondent's life after our divorce, for her own integrity and for the integrity of our minor children.'
IOL News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Gigaba stops ex-wife Noma and Showmax from airing sordid details of their marriage on Untied episode
Malusi Gigaba and his ex-wife Noma Mngoma in happier times. File picture: Dumisani Sibeko Image: File /Dumisani Sibeko Former Minister Malusi Gigaba has successfully obtained a temporary court order to stop the airing of an interview featuring his ex-wife, Noma Mngoma, on the Showmax series "Untied." The interview, which delves into the turbulent aspects of their marriage, including allegations of infidelity, pornography addiction, and misuse of public funds, has raised significant public interest and concern. In the application, MultiChoice is cited as the first respondent, while Goat Originals, which produced the show, is the second respondent, and Mngoma is the third. Gigaba's legal action comes after he received a WhatsApp communication from Vanessa Tloubatla, the executive producer of the show, who wanted to give a right to reply to allegations that were made against him. "Vanessa indicated that the third respondent (Mngoma) shared her experience of our former marriage particularly; her own perspective about our marriage; allegations of infidelity, pornography, the incident involving the hawks and further allegations about the use of taxpayer's money for personal trips," read the court documents. Gigaba said upon receiving the email, he sought legal advice to evaluate the potential impact of these allegations on his public standing as he was in the process of rebuilding his name which was already tainted by past allegations. Gigaba said that through his attorneys, he requested a copy of the podcast, and he was provided with a summarised version of the interview. He said the interview contained allegations of personal nature with respect to his private life and there were further allegations regarding his professional life as a former minister. 'In light of the aforesaid, the second respondent (Goat Originals) makes the following unfounded allegations with respect to my private life: That I was engaged in multiple extramarital affairs during the subsistence of our marriage; I was addicted to pornography; and further that I was involved in her arrest,' he said. Gigaba said after his attorneys exchanged emails with the production company, he was subsequently provided snippets of the interview for the purpose of watching. Gigaba said that after watching the snippets, he advised his legal team of his desire to interdict the broadcasting of the interview on the basis that its sole import and effect was to taint his good name, and it was not in the public interest. 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. 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Mngoma: None of them brought photos, in a form of an image, but they screenshot messages and send them to me. The Host: If you go to counselling, he will say I have got a problem, what was he saying his problem is? Mngoma: He would blame his father, because his father was a priest, he grew up looking up to his father and his father cheated on his mother. The Host: So, he inherited this from his father? Mngoma: He would say I am going to deal with it and doesn't know why he's doing it. Gigaba said there was no evidence of any extravagant lifestyle, he lived according to his position as a Minister. "At the Zondo Commission, she made a sworn claim that I was broke and she was the one responsible for purchasing all our household assets, as a result she claimed all of them as part of the divorce settlement." The statements infringe his dignity and good name. "The third respondent made statements that infringe my dignity and a good name." As Gigaba navigates these accusations, he insists that since he resigned as minister, he has lived a private life and is in the process of rebuilding his name. Furthermore, he condemned Mngoma's public disclosures about their family life and professional life, claiming it infringes upon his dignity and reputation. "I have never gone around in public platforms, on social media or electronic printing seeking attention to talk about the third respondent (Mngoma) or diminish her good name. Instead, she is the one dragging my name unprovoked." The airing of the controversial episode has been temporarily blocked, with the case set to return to court on 7 July for further consideration as more documents are to be submitted. Gigaba served in government in 2010 and 2018, with stints as Minister of Home Affairs, Minister of Public Enterprises, and Minister of Finance. IOL News Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel.
TimesLIVE
5 days ago
- Business
- TimesLIVE
Would you subscribe to SuperSport if it were available as a stand-alone package?
MultiChoice is considering offering SuperSport as a separate package or as an add-on, after a reported loss of 2.8-million subscribers over the past two years. Sports fans, in particular, have been outspoken, calling for a more flexible option that allows access to SuperSport without the need to subscribe to the full Premium bundle, which costs R949 per month. Group CEO Calvo Mawela recently acknowledged these concerns and said the company is looking into the feasibility of sports only packages. This is part of a broader effort to revamp its offerings and stay competitive in the evolving entertainment landscape. A decision on the viability of such packages is expected by March 2026. With the rise of streaming services and increasing demand for personalised subscription options, many are asking if a sports only package would be a game-changer for sports lovers.
News24
21-06-2025
- Sport
- News24
Beloved broadcaster Phumlani Msibi, of ‘Thoughts Please' fame, dies aged 57
Broadcasting giant SuperSport and the South African Sporting fraternity are mourning the loss of celebrated commentator and presenter Phumlani Msibi, who died on Friday. The popular Durban-born broadcaster, who was synonymous with the phrase 'Thoughts please' when speaking to coaches and players in post-match interviews and his 'Halakasha' exclamation when goals were scored when he was on football commentary, succumbed to a short illness. He was 57 at the time of his passing. Msibi had carved out a niche for himself at SuperSport with this versatility, excelling in boxing and horse racing, while also moving seamlessly across isiZulu and English when commentating. Msibi, who came through the South African Broadcasting Corporation, quickly established himself at SuperSport in 2007 after they acquired the Premier Soccer League's broadcasting rights. SuperSport's chief executive officer Rendani Ramovha paid tribute to Msibi, saying his versatility and professionalism had endeared him to colleagues and friends alike. 'Msibi was one of the most beloved sports commentators SuperSport has ever had,' Ramovha said. 'He had a reputation as an outstanding professional, well-respected by his peers and colleagues and a respected family man. 'On behalf of SuperSport and the MultiChoice family, we'd like to express our heartfelt condolences to the Msibi family following this great loss. 'Msibi's loss will be felt not just by the broadcaster and football fraternity but by the whole sporting community at large. 'We are gravely saddened by his passing.'
