Thabile Ngwato and Thokozani Nkosi Reportedly Split Newzroom Afrika Parent Company After 8 Years

• Thabile Ngwato and Thokozani Nkosi ended their business partnership at Ngwato Nkosi Group, which they co-founded in 2018
• The split sees the pair divide their media assets, with Newzroom Afrika going to Ngwato and PlayRoom and MovieRoom to Nkosi
• Thokozani Nkosi launched a new company called The Rooms Network and made a notable first acquisition under the new venture

Two of South Africa's most prominent media figures have reportedly parted ways. According to Phil Mphela, Thabile Ngwato and Thokozani Nkosi have officially dissolved their joint ownership of the Ngwato Nkosi Group, the media company behind three well-known television channels, splitting their shared assets between them.

The pair originally co-founded the business in 2018, when it was registered as Ngwato Nkosi Holdings. A year later, the company successfully bid for a vacant news channel slot on MultiChoice, launching Newzroom Afrika in 2019. Over time, the group expanded to include kids' channel PlayRoom and films channel Movie Room.

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How the media assets were divided

Under the new arrangement, Thabile Ngwato retains sole ownership of Newzroom Afrika. Thokozani Nkosi, meanwhile, has launched a new venture called The Rooms Network, which takes ownership of both PlayRoom and Movie Room.

One of the more eye-catching developments tied to the split is The Rooms Network's acquisition of TV rights to Shut Up Men Are Talking, a hit self-funded project by Chris Q. Radebe. The deal signals an ambitious start for Nkosi's new company.

Check out the X post below:

Mzansi reacts to the business breakup

Industry observers and social media users reacted with a mix of disappointment and humour after entertainment insider Phil Mphela broke the story on X.

Rere_phaks wrote:

"Black people always separate. Every partner wants legacy for their own families. I'm disappointed because unity is power."

Mgulukudoo quipped:

"Now they in break-up room."

MyGoodman12 offered a cautionary perspective:

"They should Jamali, Malaika and AmaRoto the results of premature split-ups. Half of a R100 is better than a hundred per cent of a R20."

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Source: Briefly News