The Mommy Club reality TV star Nozipho Ntshangase's marriage to engineer Zola Ntshangase has not left the lips of South Africans since a video showing a family dispute between him, his wife, his eight children and nanny was leaked. This is after it was revealed that Zola has started lobola negotiations for a second wife, which Nozipho was allegedly against. Nozipho said she spent 17 years with Zola and their eight kids only for him to change their plans and take a second wife.

TAKING WIFE NUMBER TWO

Nozipho's husband did not deny the polygamy allegations and said he is in the process of paying lobola for his second bride. "I wish to confirm the rumours circulating on social media as true," Zola wrote in a statement. "The Ntshangase family, in accordance with our tradition and culture has initiated lobola negotiations with the Mzizi family and the process is still ongoing and heading towards finality," he said. "I have noted the media outroar and backlash misdirected towards the name of my soon-to-be wife, Ms Misokuhle. The disparaging remarks levelled at Ms. Misokuhle are tantamount to an unfair treatment that is characterised by abuse and stigmatisation," he added. "Such acts lead to Gender-Based Violence, which unfortunately i directed towards women within the context of South African society." Zola went on to request social media bullying to stop and that he continues to support his first wife's endeavours.

GOING AHEAD AS PLANNED

An insider close to Nozipho reveals to ZiMoja that despite all the backlash and Nozipho's cry, Zola is not backing down from taking a second wife. "He is going ahead as planned," he says. "He is at the finish line, despite Nozipho having consulted with both families and proven that she has raised eight children on her own and does not need assistance. But Zola is being stubborn." The source also reveals that the new bride is unbothered. "She has tried to meet Nozipho for a mediation but she has refused and does not want her near her."

'THE PLAN HAS CHANGED '

Nozipho says she is still working through the emotions. "Thank you to everyone for reaching out. There is still a lot that I am dealing with." She says that she is still laying low but will be back. "I appreciate everyone for sending love and prayers to my kids and my family," she adds. "I am alive, my kids are okay. It has not been easy." When the news broke out in the media, Nozipho and her husband had just bought her a new home and were working on it, hoping to complete the project by Christmas 2024.