Cape Town — The week has barely begun and actress Minnie Dlamini has had her share of highs and lows, as she faces a potential custody battle with her ex-husband Quinton Jones.
Minnie started the week with much to celebrate after she was announced as the new host of the Miss World South Africa pageant.
“I’m so excited to announce I will be the host of the very first black female owned Miss World SA event taking place next month.”
However, she experienced some contrasting fortunes later yesterday after it was reported that her ex-husband, Quinton Jones, is looking to enter a legal battle with her and is demanding R10 000 monthly spousal support and trying to get custody of their son, The Citizen reported.
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This came after Minnie had posted an Instagram story, hinting at a custody battle, with the words: “Imagine being someone trying to take a baby away from its mother.”
ZiMoja reported that a source close to the couple, said: “Minnie is willing to fight tooth and nail to make sure her soon-to-be ex doesn’t benefit from her hard-earned money”
“Minnie is a hard worker and will do anything for her child, he is just bitter because she has moved on with her life and she is doing everything for their child without asking him for anything.”
“She has good lawyers on her side who will fight to make sure he doesn’t get anything.”
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Compiled by Matthew Petersen