In 2022, TV presenter Minnie Dlamini shocked South Africa when she revealed that she was getting a divorce after only four years of marriage. The star split from her American-born SA-based husband Quinton Jones early last year after trying for months to fix things. Last week, she headed online to share a cryptic posts about babies being forcefully separated from their mothers. A post which many believe could be about a custody battle.
And now various publications have reported that Quinton is demanding spousal support and custody of their three-year-old son, Netha Jones.“After months of separation and consultation with our family and a counsellor, we have taken the decision to officially file for divorce,” wrote Soccer Zone presenter Minnie Dlamini in a statement on Instagram.
“We remain friends, business partners and loving parents to our son.” She also asked for privacy as speculations about what brought the divorce started going viral on social media.And now a source close to the star alleges that Quinton is demanding R10 000 monthly spousal support and custody of their toddler.
According to Zimoja, Minnie will not be taking the demands laying down and his prepared to fight for her child.
“Can you imagine Minnie taking care of their child and also supporting him financially, she will never let it happen. She has good lawyers on her side who will fight to make sure he doesn’t get anything.” the source told the publication.
While Minnie reportedly refused to comment on this, taking to her Instagram page on Thursday last week, she shared a cryptic posts about babies being forcibly taken from their moms.
“Imagine being someone trying to take a baby away from its mother,” she captioned a photo of herself and the toddler enjoying some pool timeMZANSI WEIGHS IN
X users like Chris Excel are seemingly enjoying the drama and have headed online to cheer Quinton on.
Others however shared well wishes with Minnie.
“Quinton is demanding R10 000 in monthly spousal support Minnie thought she was securing the bag kanti she is the bag. Another win for the brothers,” said Chris while another added:
“Some women are so unfortunate.