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News24
5 days ago
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RHOD Jojo and Nonku Williams rekindle their friendship
After a dramatic fallout, Nonku Williams and Jojo Robinson have finally put their differences aside and made amends - and the dynamic 'Joku' duo is back! The duo has been a fan favourite since Jojo's entry in season 2 of Real Housewives of Durban. Viewers were immediately drawn to their bond, and the two quickly became one of the show's most beloved friendships. However, their friendship hasn't been without its challenges. Over the years, they've experienced their fair share of dark and bright moments, with some seasons and episodes showcasing a deep and abiding friendship, while others highlighted the cracks in their bond. Read more | Jojo Robinson pens heartfelt farewell to friendship with Nonku Williams: 'I forgive you' Despite Jojo's efforts to keep their friendship afloat, social media users often insinuated that the love in the friendship was one-sided. Fellow cast members like Sorisha Naidoo even referred to Jojo as Nonku's 'back-up singer,' implying that Jojo was always the one making an effort to maintain their relationship, while Nonku seemed less invested. This perception was further fuelled by Nonku's seemingly casual attitude towards their friendship - one particular incident was during their Mauritius trip when they had an altercation and instead of fixing things together, she went and locked herself in the room while Jojo exhausted all options to try and fix things. Read more | Londie London demands public apology from Minnie Ntuli by 17:00 Things took a turn for the worse during the reunion show, specifically episode 2, when Jojo discovered that Nonku had described their friendship as 'surface level' in unseen footage. This revelation left Jojo heartbroken and led to a tearful and emotional reunion. Jojo explained that she felt that Nonku's words diminished the deep bond they shared, which she likened to a sisterly relationship. The aftermath was intense, with Jojo taking to Instagram to express her pain and ultimately posting an emotional farewell message to their friendship, while Nonku seemed to move on quickly, embracing a new friendship with Beverly Steyn from Real Housewives of Cape Town, citing their shared faith as a foundation for their bond. However, recently, Nonku took to Instagram to address the controversy surrounding her 'surface-level' comment, claiming it was taken out of context. She further expressed her 'commitment' to reconciling with Jojo, and it appears that her efforts paid off. In a heartwarming turn of events, Jojo posted a video on Instagram showing the two friends reuniting, hugging, and laughing together. The video, set to Eminem's 'Without me,' featured the lyrics 'guess who's back? Back again?' perfectly capturing the essence of their reunion. Jojo captioned the post, 'When you just ended a friendship publicly 7 days ago.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by JoJo Robinson (@
IOL News
6 days ago
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WATCH: Back like they never left! Nonku Williams and Jojo Robinson rekindle their friendship
'Joku' is back with a bang. The Real Housewives of Durban stars have officially mended their friendship and it's evident on their latest joint Instagram post. Image: Instagram The Real Housewives of Durban (RHOD) stars Nonku Williams and Jojo Robinson have now mended their friendship after a very public split. The two reality stars, affectionately dubbed as 'Joku', had been inseparable on and off the show for five seasons before unfollowing each other on Instagram last month. The latest season of 'RHOD' brought a dramatic and intense ride to viewers, with the ladies pulling out all the stops to keep fans on the edge of their seats with their friendship drama. However, in the midst of it all, friendships and boundaries were broken, and the implosion of the 'Joku' friendship hit the reality TV fans hard. Recently, during the show's reunion episode, Robinson expressed confusion over their falling out, noting that she had not heard from Williams in over a month. She later took to Instagram expressing just how deep their fallout affected her. Robinson acknowledged the authenticity of their friendship and expressed regret over the issues that led to their estrangement. Next Stay Close ✕ On Tuesday, July 22, Williams broke her silence and addressed the situation on her Instagram as well, offering an apology to Robinson and their supporters. She explained that they had spoken recently and clarified that her earlier remarks had been misinterpreted. 'As I reflect on my recent statement about my friendship with Jojo on the show, I want to take a moment and address the hurt and misunderstanding it may have caused,' she wrote. 'I never intended to denounce our friendship or diminish the value Jojo has brought to my life,' Williams explained, adding that she was trying to articulate how her spiritual growth had led her to approach certain aspects of her life differently. Additionally, she shared that she reached out to Robinson and they are planning to meet soon. The two best friends seem to have rekindled their friendship as they shared a joint Instagram video post captioned: 'Round 2'. The video showcases Williams sneaking up on Robinson before they embraced each other and ran to the beach shore.
News24
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Jojo Robinson pens heartfelt farewell to friendship with Nonku Williams: ‘I forgive you'
For five seasons, The Real Housewives of Durban has been the guilty pleasure for many, serving up a hot plate of drama and entertainment that kept us hooked season after season. One of the most iconic duos to emerge from the show was undoubtedly Jojo and Nonku, who first crossed paths in season 2. Despite a rocky start, the two somehow managed to put their differences aside and cultivate a beautiful friendship. From season 2 onwards, their bond - affectionately dubbed 'Joku' - captivated audiences, who rooted for them to thrive amidst the drama. But as we know, all good things must come to an end, so did their friendship as it gave in to the foretold conspiracies about it, leaving their fans nostalgic for the good old Joku days. Read more | RHOD's Jojo explains her Damascene conversion Some of the most memorable moments during their time together, both good and bad, include: Us against them: There was a mutual support and defence for each other, particularly against other cast members and the public backlash on their friendship. Playful moments: The pair shared so many experiences, including on and off-screen, as they always kept the public updated on their adventures and girl outings. Mauritius baptism: Nonku baptising Jojo during their Mauritius trip while out at sea after their make-up session. One sided love?: Jojo was often seen chasing after Nonku trying to make up for their fights, leading to fellow housewives calling her Nonku's 'backup singer' while Nonku didn't reciprocate or put in any effort into reconciling, like in Mauritius when Jojo chased after her and Nonku chose to lock herself in her room and disregarded her friend, even not answering her calls which brought Jojo tears. Spiritual differences: Nonku's rapidly increasing faith and desire to share her faith seemingly clashed with Jojo's understanding whose spirituality is a tad more fluid. This led to many of their fights, as Nonku maintained that being 'saved' was a prerequisite for Jojo to be her friend. The cracks before the break: The two unfollowed each other on social media, marking the beginning of their end. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Jojo shared an emotional farewell message to her friendship with Nonku and apologised for any part she may have played in their issues. 'Dear nonkie nonks, I hope you find peace and love with whoever you choose in this life. I loved every second we spent together, and I'm forever grateful for the friendship we shared and the fact that you were a big part of my journey in this life,' she posted. 'I understand that you are going in a different direction, and I hope one day we get to talk again in person,' she continued. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JoJo Robinson (@
