Showmax has released another episode of Untied, this time featurng actress Dawn Thandeka King. She delves deep into details on her failed marriage.
Dawn shares a deeply personal look into her spiritual awakening, how her connection with her ancestors and faith guided her through some of the darkest moments of her life, and how her gift also guided her into a career as an actress and her breakthrough into the industry: “Because I then found an agency, and then my agency found me a job, and that was my first acting gig in 2012. I often wonder whether it was the reason I went through this journey that opened that door.”
She gets real about motherhood: As a mother of five, Dawn speaks candidly about the joys and challenges of raising children while juggling fame, heartbreak, and personal growth. She also opens up about the difficult time when she had to leave her kids and husband in Joburg to join Uzalo, where she played Lindiwe Xulu. “I don’t know when it became an “I” thing. I moved alone to Durban.”
She confronts infidelity and heartbreak: For the first time, Dawn opens up about the alleged infidelity in her marriage, how it affected her emotionally, how she processed the betrayal, and the journey to reclaim her peace. She also spoke about how her husband at the time was not speaking to her about his issues – but was rather opening up to someone else. “He wasn’t saying that to me. He was saying it to someone else. I think that killed me. I felt abandoned.”
She talks about choosing herself: Dawn reflects on the courage it took to walk away from her marriage and rebuild her life. Her story is a testament to self-worth, healing, and the strength it takes to start over, even when it hurts.
We are halfway through Untied but there is so much still to come. Reality TV star Beverley Steyn, actress Mona Monyane, and media personality Zandi Nhlapo are set to open up and share their journeys.
Bongi Sikelo 