What was meant to be a joyful photo quickly turned into a trending topic.
Coco Ntshangase, stepdaughter of former The Mommy Club star Nozipho Ntshangase, has found herself at the center of online drama after posting a simple selfie with her new stepmother.
But behind the smiles in that photo lies a much deeper story—one filled with tension, misunderstanding, and a complicated family past.
Coco Shares Her Truth About the Family Rift
Coco recently took to Instagram to share a cheerful picture of herself with her new stepmom, Misokuhle Ntshangase—who just tied the knot with Coco’s father, Zola, in a lavish wedding that included both traditional and white ceremonies.
But the post stirred up more than congratulations.
As fans may remember, Nozipho—Zola’s first wife and Coco’s former stepmother—had been open on The Mommy Club about how deeply hurt she felt when Zola decided to marry again.
She had made it clear she didn’t believe in polygamy and chose to step away from the marriage altogether.
The Comment That Sparked the Backlash
After Coco shared the selfie, she found herself in the line of fire—especially from former Real Housewives of Durban star Ameigh Thompson.
Ameigh appeared to throw shade, posting a cryptic message that suggested, “You can’t change a child you didn’t give birth to.”
That line didn’t go unnoticed.
Coco quickly clapped back by releasing a personal statement.
Not only did she address Ameigh’s comment, but she also peeled back the curtain on her current relationship with Nozipho—and things, it seems, are far from okay.
Things Haven’t Been the Same Since
In her statement, Coco revealed that she moved in with Nozipho in 2023.
At the time, things seemed fine. But everything changed after she told Nozipho she planned to attend her father’s wedding.
“That was the last time we spoke,” Coco said. “I told her I’d be going, and after that, it was just silence.”
Coco Says the Family Was Misled
According to Coco, her father’s marriage to Misokuhle didn’t come as a shock—at least not to her and her siblings.
But she hinted that the real story behind how things unfolded might not be fully public yet.
She claimed that they were “misled” and kept in the dark about certain things, suggesting there’s more to the situation than what people have seen or heard so far.
She added that she believes her brothers will one day share their own experiences too.
Why Coco Attended the Wedding
Coco made it clear that attending the wedding wasn’t about taking sides or disrespecting Nozipho.
Instead, she said it came from a place of love and support for their father.
“We weren’t pressured into going,” she explained. “We love our dad deeply, and we genuinely wanted to be there for him.
That’s all it was—just showing love, not choosing teams.”
The Internet Asks—Was It Too Much to Post the Photo?
Since posting the selfie, Coco’s actions have sparked serious online debate.
Some say she was well within her rights to share a happy moment with her new stepmother.
Others argue it was insensitive, especially given the strained relationship with Nozipho.
So, what do you think? Was Coco wrong to post the photo—or is she just living her truth in public?
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