Media personality Nonkanyiso “LaConco” Conco has sparked widespread online discussion after publicly thanking former South African President Jacob Zuma and his son Duduzane for attending a special “Spotlight” day at her son Sakha’s school. Sharing the moment on social media, the former Real Housewives of Durbanstar expressed her gratitude in isiZulu, writing, “Iqiniso olenzele umfana wakho Jigga ngiyabonga” to thank Zuma for showing up and supporting their young boy. She also extended a warm note of appreciation to Duduzane for offering supportive words to his younger half-brother writing, “May the words you have spoken, big brother, be engraved in his ears. Waze wakhuluma kahle ngiyambongela and for coming through”. Additionally, LaConco pointed out her son’s striking physical resemblance to his father in the event photos.
The public message quickly drew a range of reactions across social media, dividing opinion among followers. While many praised the former president and his family for coming together to support Sakha and highlighted the importance of active co-parenting, others questioned the necessity of publicly praising a parent for fulfilling basic parental duties. LaConco and Jacob Zuma, who share one child together following their past high-profile relationship, have since maintained a functional co-parenting relationship, with LaConco occasionally sharing updates on their dynamic while maintaining that their romantic relationship remains firmly in the past.
