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IOL News
9 hours ago
- Business
- IOL News
Join the Rise & Thrive Breakfast and Durban July VIP experience with Sinayo Global
The Rise & Thrive Breakfast will take place at Radisson Blu Hotel, uMhlanga on July 4. Sinayo Global, will be hosting two premier experiences during the Hollywoodbets Durban July weekend. The events, the company said, offer an "unparalleled opportunity to engage with visionary entrepreneurs, industry trailblazers, policymakers, and cultural icons who are redefining Africa's future." On Friday, July 4, they will host the Rise & Thrive Breakfast at Radisson Blu Hotel in uMhlanga that will focus on the excellence, resilience, and the unstoppable force of women leading the way in business, entrepreneurship, government, tech, the arts and other sectors. Hosted by Babalwa Ngonyama, Sinayo Global CEO, and Norma Mngoma, the breakfast will have East Coast Radio's Carol Ofori as MC and Nonthetho Smith, co-founder of Uthingo Mills, as the inspirational speaker. "This is your chance to be in the room with trailblazing women who are shaping the future — to hear their stories, learn from their journeys, and leave inspired to thrive in your own purpose," said the organisers.
News24
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News24
Nonku Williams on abusive marriage: ‘I was full of shame - he said no man would look at me'
Supplied Nonku Williams grew up witnessing her father abuse her mother, which shaped her perception of marriage. She had rough relationships and ended up marrying an emotionally unavailable man who abused her. That five-year marriage ended, and she now shares her story in the hope it will help and inspire others to overcome similar hurdles. When Showmax announced that its new show, Untied, was in the works, it promised that the first episode would feature Norma Mngoma, the ex-wife of politician Malusi Gigaba. In the trailer, Mngoma said: 'He lied until the day the video was leaked. I was so hurt.' However, when the first episode dropped on Tuesday, it featured reality TV star Nonku Williams. This came after the Sunday World reported that Gigaba had applied for a court order to gag Mngoma from sharing about his alleged cheating ways and porn addiction. The tabloid said Gigaba, Mngoma, MultiChoice and GOAT Originals would face off in court. Nonku Williams opens up Sharing her story on Untied, presented by Relebogile Mabotja, Williams said her father abused her mother in front of her and her sister. Thus, growing up, she thought that marriage was about abuse because she would hear her mother cry at night and see her bruises in the morning. However, witnessing that abuse did not stop her from looking forward to getting married. She said she even kept herself for marriage. At 21, she lost her virginity to the man she thought would marry her. But her fiancé was insecure and violent, and they broke up. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Showmax (@showmaxonline) The reality TV star shared that, after the break-up, she was desperate for marriage and looked for a husband in every man she dated. Played by gospel star Williams shared her story about the late gospel singer Sfiso Ncwane, though his name, his songs and that of his wife, Ayanda Ncwane, were censored every time she mentioned them. She said that Sfiso had a beautiful heart but was a ladies' man. They had moved in together, but she left after growing tired of his frequent absences. When she was six months pregnant, they broke up. During her pregnancy, she saw pictures of his wedding with Ayanda in a magazine. Finally married Her desperation led her to marry an emotionally unavailable man, she said. 'I didn't feel his love. I am talking about a person who never, till this day, said the words 'I love you',' she told Mabotja. Williams said she married him because they were both looking for marriage. 'I would have married anything, as long as it had two legs walking.' Three months into the relationship, she fell pregnant. The emotional abuse started, and she felt trapped. 'Now it's two kids, different fathers out of wedlock, and time is ticking.' Williams explained that she ignored the red flags, though she was called names daily. I was bound by fear. I was afraid of being alone. I was afraid that no man would ever look at me. I was full of shame [because] I had two kids. He used to tell me that he was doing me a favour; no man would look at me. Nonku Williams She said she was seven months pregnant when the ex-husband kicked her in the belly. The abuse happened in front of their child and once he pulled a gun on her in front of their son. After five years and two children, she ended the marriage. Williams told Showmax that her divorce was a turning point as she discovered her true identity and self-worth. 'As I share my story on Untied, I hope viewers will take away the message that, no matter what they're facing, it's not the end [of the world]. It's just a season and, with faith and perseverance, they can overcome it. 'My ministry is for those in their darkest moments, and I pray that my story will give them hope and reassurance that they can emerge victorious, just like I did,' she told Showmax. The founder of Ashes to Beauty Winery told the online streamer that sharing her story was challenging but healing. She was grateful to speak about her traumas in a way that brought restoration and hoped others would use her experiences to find healing. The mother of three said she knew that people would have opinions, but she was focused on telling her raw and unfiltered truth. 'Being vulnerable on a public platform wasn't easy, but I'm proud of myself for overcoming my fears and sharing my authentic story. It's not simple to expose the most intimate and traumatic parts of my life, but I've reached a point where I'm not concerned about what others think or say,' she said. More episodes will drop every Tuesday, featuring media personalities such as Zandi Nhlapo, Palesa Madisakwane and Sonia Booth, actresses Mona Monyane and Dawn Thandeka King, as well as reality TV star Beverly Steyn.
News24
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Noma Mngoma, Sonia Booth, Dawn Thandeka King and Nonku Williams share their divorce stories
Showmax has introduced a new show called Untied to tell divorce stories of public figures. The show features actresses, businesswomen and media personalities, including Norma Mngoma, Nonku Williams and Dawn Thandeka King. Untied will be hosted by media personality Relebogile Mabotja. It premieres on 24 June on Showmax. Eight famous women are set to open up and become vulnerable as they share their divorce stories in a new show presented by media personality Relebogile Mabotja. Making the list are reality TV stars, businesswomen, broadcasters and actresses. The Showmax original by GOAT Productions, which also produced Unfollowed and The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip—South Africa, will have the featured women dive deep into their divorce stories and life after divorce. Untied promises to tackle the uncomfortable yet honest truths behind the women's stories while also opening up the floor to truth-telling, vulnerability and healing. The women will let viewers in on their stories, including tales of infidelity, abuse, depression, family conflict, grief, survival, and ultimately, rebirth. The first episode will feature Norma Mngoma, who is the ex-wife of politician Malusi Gigaba. Their fallout was witnessed through social media and mainstream media, with Malusi's cheating ways being exposed and Mngoma being arrested by the Hawks in July 2020 on charges of malicious damage to property and crimen injuria. The charges were withdrawn by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in 2021, citing that her arrest was unlawful. More episodes will feature reality stars Beverly Steyn and Nonku Williams, actresses Dawn Thandeka King, Mona Monyane and Palesa Madisakwane, media personality Zandi Nhlapo, and model and social entrepreneur Sonia Booth, whose fallout with ex-husband, retired football star Matthew Booth was witnessed in real time on social media. The multi-award-winning Mabotja, who will also be taking up the associate producer role, said she first pitched for the show through her production company, Lebotja Media, but she did not get it. However, the universe aligned, she said, as she added that she was happy to be brought in as the host. Mabotja has built a name and cemented herself in the entertainment industry as an actress on shows such as Zone 14, Generations, Rhythm City and Isidingo, just to name a few. She currently hosts 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja and Unpacked with Relebogile Mabotja on S3 and has a podcast called The Relebogile Mabotja Podcast on YouTube. Supplied Mabotja is also a producer behind huge shows like Miss South Africa, the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs), musician Tyla's Showmax Homecoming Concert and the upcoming Shaka Ilembe season 2 Gold Carpet Experience. The media personality shared that some moments were too painful to process in real time. 'There's a moment that absolutely broke me. It was a story of losing a child. As a mother, I couldn't hold back the tears. We've been raised to see a woman's value in whether she can attract and keep a man. Untied challenges that idea,' said Mabotja. She added: I don't think there's a single episode where I was not shocked or moved just by the details and what some of these women have not just been through but have also overcome. My face completely gives me away. I hope viewers walk away more empathetic. Not just to the women on this show, but to their partners, their friends, their sisters, and most importantly, to themselves. Mabotja said she was intentional about ensuring the show does not slip into gossip. She said she created a space for the woman to be vulnerable. She added that she also kept things respectful, considerate and mindful at all times. Showmax has released the trailer, and viewers seem to be looking forward to it, while others suggest that even the men must be called for their side of the story. Untied is set to drop its first episode on Showmax on Tuesday, 24 June.
