Nonku Williams apologises to Beverly Steyn over money dispute

“The Real Housewives of Durban” star Nonku Williams has publicly responded to fellow reality TV star Beverly Steyn’s claims that she owes her a substantial amount of money.

Steyn, known from “The Real Housewives of Cape Town,” had revealed in a video that she was “done” with an unnamed person and tired of protecting this person. Steyn later revealed to News24 that she was referring to Williams and that they had a fallout because of monies owed to her by Williams.

Williams and Steyn bonded when they filmed “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - South Africa” in Jamaica.

In a lengthy statement, Williams began by speaking openly and from the heart, apologised to Steyn, and admitted she should have handled the situation differently and took full responsibility for her part. “I'm not here to deflect, blame, or hide; I'm here to be honest.”

She also spoke of the pressures of being a single mother and how the situation between her and Steyn being public has had a mental and emotional toll on her children.

Williams explained that payments got delayed, resulting in her not paying Steyn back on time and she had every intention of paying her back fully. She acknowledged having signed an agreement with Steyn and having not communicated with her properly.

The reality TV star also addressed critics who said she should have lived with less, letting them know that no one knows the sacrifices that happen behind closed doors. The single mother shed light on some of the challenges she has gone through, even having to sell items and going to sleep in tears, alone.

Williams also credited her man for how she handled the situation after Steyn outed her on social media. She also shared lessons from the experience, being that money can become the root of so much harm, even between people who once cared about each other. 

Read the full statement below:

"I want to take a moment to speak openly and from the heart. First, I owe Beverly Steyn a sincere apology. I know I should have handled this situation differently, and I take full responsibility for my part. I'm not here to deflect, blame, or hide; I'm here to be honest.

"I'm a single mom for the longest time, and anyone in my shoes knows how heavy that responsibility can be. There's a constant pressure to provide the very best for your children, especially the things you never had growing up. I can go without anything- I always have - but my kids have to be taken care of. That has always been my priority.

"What hurts the most is that the person who shared this publicly doesn't understand or didn't consider the mental and emotional toll this has taken on my children. My child has just started a new campus, and this should never be the first thing she's known for. My children are innocent. They didn't ask for this. The damage this has caused them is deeply unfair.

"I also want to be clear about what actually transpired. As business owners know, payments can get delayed. That's what happened here. I had every intention of paying her back fully. I have reached out to her previously, and we were meant to resolve this matter privately.

"To those saying I should have lived with less, I want to add this: no one knows the sacrifices that happen behind closed doors. I've sold things. I've cried myself to sleep. I've tried many things, often with no one's help. Because the moment that I do reach out for support, this happens. That said, I'm not here to be nasty or point fingers. I own that I didn't communicate the way I should have. I own the fact that I signed an agreement. I take responsibility for that.

"I trusted someone I considered a friend with the most vulnerable, darkest parts of my life. I dont belive this situation ever needed to be brought to light the way it was. It only added more stress and struggle, not just for me, but for my entire family. Through all of this, I thank God and the man He sent me. He has been the calm behind every decision I'm trying to make.

"My man was the first to tell me to confess, to take accountability and to apologise, not to be comfortable, but to better. He doesn't tell me what I want to hear; he tells me what I need to hear. He pushed me to be the best woman, the best mother, and the best partner I can be. For that, I'm grateful that we stand as a team. And nothing is going to break that.

"This entire situation has shown me how money can become the root of so much harm, even between people who once cared about each other. I'm learning still learning to navigate pressure, conflict, and hard moments with more wisdom and less emotion. With my hand on my heart, I can say this: I have grown. The woman I am today is not the woman I used to be.

"The old version of me would have reacted very differently. I hope you can see the growth I'm trying to embody, even in the middle of something painful and imperfect. I'm not asking for pity. I'm asking for grace. I'm human. I'm a single mom, and I'm doing the best I can, even when I fall short."

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