LaConco, whose real name is Nonkanyiso Conco, is a South African television presenter, reality-TV personality, podcaster and entrepreneur. Her screen work includes The Real Housewives of Durban, Our Perfect Wedding, Ingane Yam and Forever Thina. She also hosts Timeline with LaConco and has appeared in the telenovela Genesis.
LaConco at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Real name | Nonkanyiso Conco |
| Public name | LaConco |
| Profession | TV presenter, reality-TV personality, podcaster and entrepreneur |
| Reported age | 35 in November 2026, based on October 2025 birthday coverage |
| Reported qualification | Diploma in Media and Journalism, Rosebank College |
| Brands named on her website | LaConco Naturals and LaConco Apparel |
Age, early life and education
IOL’s October 2025 birthday report described LaConco as turning 34. On that reported age, she would be 35 by 12 November 2026. Her exact date of birth has not been independently verified for this profile.
Her own published biography says she was born in Pietermaritzburg and raised by her mother in Johannesburg. It also reports that she completed a diploma in Media and Journalism at Rosebank College after matric. These background and education details are attributed to her website; the qualification has not been checked against an academic record.
Television and podcast career
LaConco appeared in the first two seasons of The Real Housewives of Durban. In a May 2024 interview with TshisaLIVE, she discussed returning to the franchise through The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: South Africa, filmed in Jamaica.
Her presenting career includes wedding and family-centred programmes. IOL reported in September 2023 that she had hosted Our Perfect Wedding and the second season of Ingane Yam, and was taking on Forever Thina.
| Project | Documented role |
|---|---|
| The Real Housewives of Durban | Reality-TV cast member in the first two seasons |
| Our Perfect Wedding | Presenter |
| Ingane Yam, season two | Presenter |
| Forever Thina | Presenter |
| The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: South Africa (2024) | Reality-TV cast member |
| Timeline with LaConco (launched in 2025) | Podcast host |
| Genesis (2025 appearance) | “The Podcaster” |
The Citizen reported on 13 August 2025 that she had appeared in Genesis as “The Podcaster” and had launched Timeline with LaConco earlier that year.
Forever Thina and awards
Forever Thina follows couples preparing to marry without their families’ consent. A DStv programme guide published on 25 February 2026 identifies LaConco as its host and lists season two for March 2026.
- 2024 SAFTAs: she won Best TV Presenter, a public-vote category, for Forever Thina. The 18th SAFTAs winners list names her for season one.
- 2025 Basadi in Music Vanguard Awards: she won Podcast Presenter of the Year. The Citizen’s report of 2 August 2025 records the award following the 1 August ceremony.
Businesses and community work
Her official website names her as founder and director of LaConco Naturals, LaConco Apparel and the Sikhanyisa iSizwe development organisation. Its shop separates the Naturals and Apparel product ranges, including clothing such as hoodies and T-shirts.
Family
LaConco is a mother to a son. IOL’s birthday profile also records her past engagement to former South African president Jacob Zuma and their shared child.
What is known about her net worth?
A dependable public net-worth figure was not established from the sources reviewed. Television work, awards and business ownership do not provide a complete account of someone’s assets and liabilities. An estimated rand or dollar total, or a claim that she is financially secure, would therefore be unsupported here.
Sources reviewed: 12 November 2026. Browse more South African entertainment profiles in our Biography Library.
