Katlego Sekhu
There’s a bold new talk show Untied, hosted by award-winning media personality Relebogile Mabotja.
The series peels back the layers of life after divorce, told through the lived experiences of prominent South African women.
The first episode dropped with Real Housewives of Durban star, businesswoman, and single mother Nonku Williams.
For Nonku, the end of her marriage marked the beginning of a profound internal transformation.
“My divorce was a turning point in discovering my true identity and self-worth,” she shares. “I’ve come to realise that my value and worth aren’t determined by my marital status or external validation. Instead, I’ve found my identity in God, and that’s given me a sense of purpose and freedom.”
Opening up about personal pain and doing so in front of the entire country takes a special kind of courage.
“Being vulnerable on a public platform wasn’t easy, but I’m proud of myself for overcoming my fears and sharing my authentic story,” she admits. “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.”
Instead, Nonku is focused on her truth, shared in the hopes that someone watching might see their own pain reflected, and their own power renewed.
“Sharing my story of trauma and abuse has been both challenging and healing,” she says. “While the memories and triggers will always be there, I’m grateful that I can now speak about them in a way that brings restoration.”
While Untied shines a spotlight on the pain of divorce, it also highlights the possibility of renewal. Nonku’s journey is a testament to that.
“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,” she says. “It’s just a season, and with faith and perseverance, they can overcome it.”
