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Denise Zimba Exposes Best Friend’s Affair with Ex-Husband, Sparks Debate

Television presenter Denise Zimba made headlines this week after revealing on X (formerly Twitter) that her best friend of over 22 years had an affair with her ex-husband and baby daddy, Jakob Schlichtig. The shocking revelation has sparked widespread discussion, with actress Manaka Ranaka weighing in and intensifying the debate.
Zimba accused her friend, whom she had known since she was 14, of avoiding her during key life moments such as birthdays, baby showers, and bridal showers. She tweeted:
“That’s why she always ghosted you when you were pregnant and never celebrated you – birthdays, baby showers, bridal showers.”
The betrayal drew comments from Generations: The Legacy star Manaka Ranaka, who expressed that in a similar situation, she would hold the friend more accountable than the husband due to the depth of the friendship. However, she clarified that both parties were equally at fault for their actions.
In a video, Manaka stated:
“I would also blast my friend more than I blast my husband because I know my friend more than I know my husband.”
This sparked further debate among netizens, with many agreeing that both the friend and the husband were in the wrong.
- @ntombikaise commented: “The question is how many of her partners has she slept with before ’cause I don’t believe the husband was the first attempt.”
- @thulij added: “And my friend is my pillar of strength, bathong. Now where do I go if both of you betray me?”
- @sbahle wrote: “It’s not even a 14-year relationship. Their friendship started when they were just 14 years old. Meaning we are talking about a friendship of over 22 years!”
The scandal has sparked conversations about betrayal, accountability, and loyalty in both friendships and romantic relationships. Zimba’s revelation serves as a painful reminder of the complexities of trust and the profound impact of betrayal by those closest to us.
As the story continues to unfold, many are reflecting on how to navigate such situations and the long-term effects of broken trust in relationships.