LaConco To Make Acting Debut on ‘Genesis’ As the Podcaster, Fans Elated: “We Are Tuning In”

LaConco To Make Acting Debut on ‘Genesis’ As the Podcaster, Fans Elated: “We Are Tuning In”

  • South African reality TV star Nonkanyiso 'LaConco' Conco will be making her acting debut
  • The former The Real Housewives of Durban reality TV star will be appearing on Mzansi Magic's Genesis
  • Fans are excited to see LaConco in action as she will be given a script this time around, instead of reality TV
LaConco will be making her acting debut on 'Genesis.'
LaConco will be appearing on the Mzansi Magic TV show ‘Genesis’. Image: LaConco
Source: Instagram

South African reality TV star Nonkanyiso 'LaConco' Conco is expanding her horizon and testing new waters. The media personality will be making her acting debut.

Known for her stint on The Real Housewives of Durban, LaConco is now looking to try out new things, and acting seems to be on the cards for her. The star's first appearance in the acting world will be on Mzansi Magic's Genesis.

More on LaConco's role

Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, 12 August 2025, LaConco shared a snippet of her segment on the show where she is hosting the show Off The Record. She plays the role of The Podcaster, and in it, she interviews Gabriel, played by Buyile Mdladla.

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"Making my acting debut tonight on Genesis as 'The podcaster'. We Mnge! Hawu thank you for featuring me, Genesis family."
LaConco will be making her acting debut.
LaConco will be appearing on ‘Genesis’ as a podcast host. Image: LaConco
Source: Instagram

Fans and industry colleagues are excited to see LaConco in action. Here are some of the reactions:

Leleti Khumalo congratulated:

"I love this so much. Congratulations LaC."

Dawn Thandek King praised:

"Congratulations Mnge. I ray you grow and God blesses you, over and over."

Lindah Majola said:

"This cross-pollination of mainstream media and social media is so important and mutually beneficial. I wish Genesis could grow and so would your podcast, my friend."

Ayah Mthembu_ congratulated:

"Congratulations onwards and upwards, Darli can’t wait to see you."

lesegokhoza_official congratulated:

"Congratulations, my Sweerie, such a beautiful surprise."

Yolisac Cleofficial gushed:

"It was amazing working with you, my big sister."

Andile Ngwadi said:

"Genesis isiqalo as the name says. Khuphuka mnge, up lapho. Weeh shweele kshuthi kuningi okuzayo. (It is in the name, Genesis, which means the beginning. Well done, my friend. This means that this is only the beginning."

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More LaConco ventures

Briefly News reported that in June 2024, LaConco announced that she started her own farm where she herds sheep and goats.

Taking to Instagram, she reported, "With every lie, betrayal and broken promises, I’ve learned to start exactly where I am. My dreams are mine to fulfil; it has been proven repeatedly that my gift lies in the areas where I must work the hardest."

This was an addition to LaConco's growing empire, which includes her two businesses: A clothing brand, LaConco Apparel, and LaConco Naturals, which is a beauty, cosmetic and personal care brand.

LaConco discusses body count

In a previous report from Briefly News, social media content creator Lasizwe sat down with businesswoman Nonkanyiso 'LaConco' Conco for an Awkward Date.

While there, she discussed her body count, saying it is the same as the number of men she has dated. This revelation stunned many people online, including Lasizwe Dambuza, who also seemingly revealed his.

Source: Briefly News

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Jessica Gcaba (Entertainment editor) Jessica Gcaba is an Entertainment Editor for Briefly News (joined in 2023). She is a Journalism graduate from the Durban University Of Technology (2019). She has 5 years of experience as an Entertainment and Lifestyle Journalist at Africa New Media Group writing for ZAlebs website. She passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. To reach her, contact: jessica.gcaba@briefly.co.za