Johannesburg – South African celebrities are tired of being silenced about their physical abuse, and some are taking to social media to call out their abusers in open conversations on domestic abuse.
Award-winning actress and businesswoman, Enhle Mbali, was the most recent celebrity to come forward, claiming she had faced abuse at the hands of her ex-partner while media personality, Mohale Motaung-Mhlongo also shared a tweet insinuating he has been a victim too.
Enhle posted a video on Instagram, saying she had been “harassed” and “intimidated” for the longest time, and did not feel safe due to not being granted a protection order.
The emotional “Rockville” actress went on to give a detailed explanation of her abuse.
“This man lied in the court of law. He said he went under my arm, as tall as he is, when he knows very well, he hit me.
“He struck my hand twice and pushed me into our marital property.
“I don’t feel safe as he is also physiologically (???) messing with my children which is why I have to stand up and fight for myself,” said Mbali, a minute into her video.
Enhle received a lot of support from industry friends such as Jessica Nkosi, Gail Mabalane and Busiswa Gqula, as well as her extensive fan base.
“In April I tweeted that I did not, and would not assault Mbali,” said Black Coffee, responding to Enhle’s video.
“I did this to set the record straight in order to correct the narrative that is out there.
“I thereafter chose to remain silent about issue as I had faith and trust in the judicial system.”
He continued: “Following the proceedings, the Court has ruled in my favour.
“The interim Protection order was set aside and her case dismissed.
“Thank you all who stood by my side.”
Meanwhile, Mohale set social meda abuzz when he tweeted.
“Abusers and making it look like you are the crazy one when they know exactly what they do to you behind closed doors,” he said.
Tweeps jumped on Motaung tweet asking of Somizi ever abused him or if the is just speaking from others experience.
“I’m starting to sense a pattern here, hence your last del. post. Bruh your relationship wasn’t as smooth as we thought, huh!.
“You were silenced with gifts and marriage if that’s the case.@somizi did something to you, didn’t he? Talk guys wassup before we reach AKA incident,” said @LitaMG1
