Londie London Sues Minnie Ntuli Over RHOD Dispute, Demands Public Apology by 16 July 2025, 17h00
The Real Housewives of Durban (RHOD) Season 5 reunion special, aired on 11 July 2025, drew widespread attention for its intense exchanges, particularly between cast members Londie Zulu (also known as Londie London) and Minnie Ntuli. Following the altercation, Londie Zulu has moved forward with legal action, accusing Minnie of defamation and assault and demanding a formal public apology.
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The Reunion Incident and Allegations
During the second part of the reunion episode, when Minnie Ntuli allegedly verbally insulted Londie multiple times. According to Londie’s legal team at Lamula KB Attorneys, the confrontation intensified into a physical incident, with Minnie reportedly poking Londie in the forehead. Despite this, Londie is said to have remained composed and refrained from retaliating physically.
Lamula KB Attorneys claim this conduct caused significant emotional and reputational harm to their client.
Apology Demands and Legal Deadlines
On 12 July 2025, Minnie Ntuli issued a general apology via a public statement, reportedly in conjunction with Gagasi FM, where she works as a radio presenter. However, Londie’s legal team deemed the apology insincere, citing that it lacked any direct address or acknowledgment of Londie herself.
In response, Londie’s attorneys issued a legal notice demanding that Minnie:
- Issue a video-recorded public apology
- Publish it across all her social media platforms
- Do so by 17:00 on 16 July 2025
They warned that failure to comply would lead to the filing of formal defamation charges and an assault complaint with SAPS.
The Missed Deadline
As of 16 July, no such video apology had been shared on Minnie Ntuli’s social media accounts. Additionally, Londie’s legal representatives reported that they had not received any formal response from Minnie or her legal counsel.
A follow-up communication from Lamula KB Attorneys, dated 15 July 2025, reiterated their client’s position and confirmed intent to proceed with litigation if their demands remained unmet.
Gagasi FM’s Involvement and Public Response
Gagasi FM issued a public statement on 11 July, confirming that Minnie Ntuli had offered an apology directed broadly at the RHOD cast. However, Londie’s team argues that this apology was deliberately vague, allegedly prioritising Minnie’s relationship with the station over genuine reconciliation.
They contend that the station’s statement, and Minnie’s lack of personal accountability, further illustrates a strategic effort to protect her public persona, rather than addressing the harm inflicted on Londie.
Legal Strategy Going Forward
Londie Zulu’s legal team maintains that this is not merely a demand for an apology but an appeal for restorative justice. They emphasise that unless Minnie accepts full responsibility for her behaviour, both verbal and physical, they will initiate civil and criminal proceedings without hesitation.
This includes:
- A defamation lawsuit
- A criminal complaint for common assault
- A court application if no out-of-court resolution is reached
The matter may soon escalate to a public courtroom, possibly setting precedent in how similar disputes are addressed within the South African entertainment industry.
Real Drama
As the fallout from the RHOD Season 5 reunion continues, legal action appears imminent. With deadlines passed and no personal apology issued, Londie Zulu’s legal team has signalled full readiness to pursue litigation. The case could become a high-profile test of professional accountability and reputational damage in reality television.
All eyes now turn to Minnie Ntuli for a response, and to the courts, should one not come.
