In the last post shared on Instagram in October, he announced he would be dealing with the separation privately, but denied allegations of abuse - although Western Cape police confirmed that Monique had filed a protection order against him.
“I would like to state that I have never abused my partner. I have always and will always stand up against the abuse of women and children — in fact, the abuse of anyone for that matter,” he posted.
The scandal cost him his job at Espresso Morning Show, an ambassadorship deal with Outsurance and a South African Film and Television Award (Safta) nomination in the best TV presenter category.
At the weekend, he shared a positive message with his followers and expressed gratitude for his life.
“We are more than our current circumstances and our continued existence and possible future depends on that belief — that tomorrow holds the promise of improvement and betterment of the self and circumstances,” his post read in part.