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Nonkanyiso Conco (born 18 December 1991), also addressed by LaConco, is a South African reality television star. She is also a Durban-based entrepreneur who has grown her brand. She is the best know for being romantically linked with former president Jacob Zuma.
Her relationship with the ex-president became a widely discussed topic because of their age difference. The age gap between the two love birds shocked many and became a topic of discussion.
As an entrepreneur, she is into beauty and cosmetics. Nonkanyiso Conco brand “LaConco Naturals” focuses on the management, treatment, and care of the skin.
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Background Information | |
Full Name: | Nonkanyiso Conco |
Other Name: | LaConco |
Born: | 18 December 1991 (age 30) |
Ethnicity: | Black |
Place of birth: | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal |
Nationality: | South African |
Education: | Journalism and Media |
Alma mater: | IIE Varsity College |
Children: | 1 |
Baby Daddy • Ex-boyfriend: | Jacob Zuma |
TV Show: | RHOD |
Occupation: | Entrepreneur, reality tv star |
Parents | N/A |
Net worth: | $400,000 |
Early Life
LaConco was born on 18 December 1991 in Durban, South Africa. There she was raised and spent had of her childhood experiences as a child. Her parents did their best to support their daughter and provide her with the basic necessity of life. Although she is yet to reveal more about her family.
Education
LaConco studied in prestigious schools, both primary and high school, in South Africa. After her elementary education, she enrolled at Haythorne High School, Woodlands, Pietermaritzburg.
After passing her matriculation examination and graduating from high school, she furthered at IIE Varsity College. At higher institution, she studied Journalism and Media.
Personal Life
Child
Conco is a proud mother of a child who she had with the former president of South Africa Jacob Zuma. She gave birth to their son on 12 April 2018. The child was born on his father’s 76th birthday.
Husband
Close sources to Nonkanyiso revealed that their (Conco and Zuma) relationship is not recent. It dates back to 2013 and Conco often addressed him as uBaba (father).
Confirming their relationship, a tweet of hers was proof that they were together.
Don’t believe this OMG!!! Am going back to that Hollywood house, to spend the whole weekend this time. #Zuma’s home @Nkandla. Whoop can’t wait.
Climbing another ladder in their relationship, they were engaged. She was happy and shared what many interpreted as her engagement ring from the ex-president.
Rumors later had it that Zuma had paid her lobola as they prepared to exchange their marital vows. Though, they share a 53-year age difference. Age is just a number, right? Getting married to the polygamist would earn her the position as the seventh wife.
Split
Rumors later started to circulate that they were no longer together and had parted ways. A report by The Citizen covered that they broke up late last year.
The split ended in her leaving his rented apartment at Zimbali’s plush Hilltop Private Estate, Durban. She had to relocate to her mother’s in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Her father stated that her engagement with Zuma gave them little room for a smooth relationship. Though, he did not give his approval for his daughter to be in a relationship with Zuma.
Career
Based on the information available on Nonkanyiso Conco’s page on Facebook, she worked as a presenter/producer at Vuma FM (2013-2914). She has also worked with Independent Newspapers since 2010, she has been a reporter/photographer.
She has also occupied notable positions like the director at Nomkhubulwane Culture and Youth Development organization, Pietermaritzburg. This promotion has the primary objective of preserving and promoting the Zulu culture of testing virginity.
Her personality and beauty have gained her an upper hand above many. She landed a role in the reality television show The Real Housewives of Durban.
Social Media
The reality television star is also active on social media and has many followers on her pages. She uses the reach that her account provides to promote her skincare products.
She created the account “LaConco Naturals”, a beauty, cosmetic, and personal care brand. She is active on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Net Worth
As an entrepreneur and reality television star, Nonkanyiso ‘LaConco’ Conco has recorded much success.
Also being the former wife of the former president of the Republic of South Africa Jacob Zuma. According to sources, LaConco has a net worth of $400,000.
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