UPDATED: Takkies And Husband Chris Dinwiddy Split After 8 Years, Both Find New Love

South African choreographer, dancer, and former Fly Chix member Nkateko “Takkies” Maswanganyi has officially confirmed her separation from husband Chris Dinwiddy after nearly eight years of marriage.

The couple, who share two daughters, had become one of social media’s most admired love stories, often sharing family dance clips that melted fans’ hearts. But now, both have revealed they’ve moved on — and found love again.

Chris Dinwiddy Finds Love in the UK

Dinwiddy took to social media to confirm that he is now in a new relationship.

“During life’s winding journey, I met an unexpected person in an unexpected place. And so started a new life chapter with a supportive, caring, and beautiful partner at my side,” he wrote.

A close source alleged that Dinwiddy’s marriage troubles stemmed from infidelity after the couple relocated to London. “He strayed. He connected with someone else when they arrived in Europe,” the insider told Sunday World.

Takkies on Healing, Growth, and New Love

Takkies, 35, has also revealed that she is dating again — reportedly with a white partner whose identity she has chosen to keep private for now.

Reflecting on her journey, she shared: “I’m grateful to God for giving me strength, opening my eyes, and saving me. Healing is not straightforward but so vital. I’m back and better.”

The choreographer added that she is setting stronger boundaries in her new chapter: “I’m approaching love by protecting my peace. My boundaries are stronger. I don’t overlook red flags, and as sweet as I am, I’m not accepting any nonsense.”

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Back in 2017, their dreamy wedding at Steynshoop Wedding Venue in Magaliesburg was broadcast on Top Billing, where Takkies declared: “This is for a lifetime.”

Though the love story has ended, both Takkies and Dinwiddy are embracing fresh starts, focusing on family, healing, and building new relationships.

SurgeZirc SA’s Yvonne Francis has reached out to Takkies and Chris for the purpose of obtaining a detailed reason for the separation and will update this article when they reply.

UPDATED /9/12/2025

Chris Dinwiddy has finally spoken out about his divorce from South African dancer and choreographer, Takkies, following widespread speculation surrounding their split.

The former couple’s separation sparked rumours that infidelity was to blame, with many questioning whether Dinwiddy had been unfaithful. However, in his official statement, he clarified that there were no third parties involved in the breakdown of their marriage.

Dinwiddy also revealed that he was the one who initiated the divorce filing, though he chose not to disclose the specific reasons behind the separation.

 

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