Minnie Dlamini Claims She Paid R1.5m for Wedding

South African television personality Minnie Dlamini claims she paid R1.5 million for her 2017 wedding to former husband Quinton Jones, alleging he contributed nothing towards the celebrations.

Wedding Costs Revisited

Dlamini made the claims during an interview on Thando Thabethe’s drive show on South African radio station 947, bringing renewed attention to the finances behind their high-profile wedding. The couple held a traditional ceremony in July 2017 before celebrating their white wedding in September at Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West, Western Cape. Their celebrations were documented in the three-part television series Minnie Dlamini: Becoming Mrs Jones.

Presenter Addresses Divorce Rumours

During the interview, Dlamini also addressed speculation surrounding her divorce from Jones, dismissing rumours that he was seeking spousal maintenance from her. She firmly rejected suggestions that she financially supports men. Her comments have reignited public interest in the former couple’s separation and the financial issues surrounding their marriage. The claims about the wedding payments have been attributed to Dlamini, with no response from Jones included in the supplied report.

Couple Separated in 2022

Dlamini and Jones announced their separation in February 2022 after months of reflection, family consultations and counselling. At the time, they said they hoped to remain friends and prioritise co-parenting their son, who was born in 2020. Their separation ended a marriage that had lasted nearly five years, while subsequent divorce proceedings continued to attract public attention.