A recent video of controversial influencer and club hostess Inno Morolong with radio veteran Paul Mtirara dining at an upmarket Mediterranean Joburg-North restaurant has made rounds on social media, sparking dating rumours. The meeting has been confirmed to be more than just business and that the pair, who have reportedly been in a relationship for nearly a year, are believed to be taking things seriously.

DIVORCE

The divorcee and radio giant was previously married in 2014 to publicist Duduetsang Kiti in a traditional wedding ceremony at Ga-Rankuwa outside Pretoria after starting to date in 2011. A close friend has revealed to ZiMoja that Paul and Inno have known each other for more than seven years. "They have been on and off for that long,' the insider said. "It was not a relationship per se; things only became serious a year ago.' Inno previously dated Zimbabwean prophet Tapiwa Munyuki. "He was a nice guy, but cheated on her too much; she had to let him go.'

GETTING SERIOUS

The friend said Inno and Paul made the relationship official a year ago. "They declared themselves a couple. Although he likes extroverted women, he is a very quiet and private gentleman,' the source said. The couple is said to be taking their relationship to the next level and considering marriage. "He has met her family and adores her daughter. They were shacking up for almost three months at some point but decided to live apart until they were ready. They are serious; Inno is trying to protect this relationship despite her very bubbly personality," the source added. Inno did not confirm the relationship with ZiMoja but implied it could be true. "It's already out there, but I would rather not say more than is already out there," she said. "I know I'm big on social media, but I like to keep my life private.' Paul could not be reached for comment.