In a world where reality TV and celebrity interviews often skim the surface, Showmax is flipping the script with a bold new talk show that dives into something far more personal—divorce.
Untied, hosted by media powerhouse Relebogile Mabotja, is giving viewers an unfiltered look into the lives of high-profile women as they navigate the emotional rollercoaster of ending a marriage.
And it’s not just drama for the sake of drama—it’s real, raw, and surprisingly healing.
Real Stories, Real Women, Real Impact
Since launching just three weeks ago, Untied has struck a chord with South African audiences.
The series doesn’t sugarcoat anything.
Instead, it hands the mic to women who’ve experienced the highs and heartbreaking lows of divorce, letting them share their truth with the world.
Graeme Swanepoel, the show’s creator and executive producer at GOAT, said it best: “Women’s pain has been edited, softened, or silenced for too long. This show is about giving that power back to them.”
Norma Mngoma’s Journey of Rebuilding
Coming up next on Untied, viewers will get a deeply personal look into Norma Mngoma’s life as she recounts her experience of marriage, separation, and rediscovering her own strength.
Her episode airs on Tuesday, 15 July, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most powerful ones yet.
Norma’s episode is only the beginning.
The show will also feature other strong female voices including reality star Beverly Steyn and Shaka iLembe actress Dawn Thandeka King, each of whom will share their own deeply moving stories of heartbreak, healing, and growth.
Changing the Conversation Around Divorce
What sets Untied apart is how boldly it tackles the topic of divorce—something that’s still whispered about in many South African households.
By focusing on the honest, emotional journeys of women, the show is changing the way people see and talk about divorce.
“It’s not just about breakups,” says host Relebogile Mabotja.
“It’s about healing, owning your story, and learning that the end of a marriage doesn’t mean the end of you.”
More Than Just a TV Show
Beyond entertainment, Untied is helping to create space for conversations that matter.
It’s encouraging empathy, challenging stigma, and giving others the courage to face their own battles.
The show’s exclusive home on Showmax makes it easily accessible for viewers across the country who are hungry for more meaningful storytelling.
Why Representation Matters
What Untied is doing goes deeper than just TV ratings.
It’s showing that there’s strength in vulnerability, and that healing is possible when people are brave enough to share their pain and growth.
In a culture where divorce is often met with shame or silence, Untied offers a refreshing and necessary shift.
As Swanepoel puts it, “There is life after divorce—and it can be more powerful than what came before.”
One Powerful Story at a Time
With each episode, Untied redefines what it means to tell women’s stories.
It doesn’t shy away from the mess or the hurt—it embraces it, because that’s where the truth lives.
From Norma’s brave confessions to Dawn’s emotional resilience, Untied is creating a space where viewers can see themselves, find hope, and feel less alone.