Local celebrities are now venting their anger towards a television station, Moja Love, for airing a controversial scene in one of their programmes.
Personalities such as Andile Ncube and Ntsiki Mazwai have joined scores of social media users in reacting to a statement related to gender-based violence that is issued by the station.
It seems there was drama in the recent episode of Isencane Lengane which airs on Moja Love – in the episode, Siyacela Dlamuka, and Thando Msomi – are seen getting into a heated argument and Siyacela is seen growing violent towards Thando.
In its response on Monday, the underfire channel issued a statement on social media saying they “intervened as the incident was happening” and contacted the police, who gave Thando the option to open a case against her partner, which she declined.
The channel said Thando was taken away from Siyacela and had been given counselling which they will oversee.
“Moja Love would like to put it on record that the channel does not condone gender-based violence in any way,” said the station.
“Moja Love prides itself on producing content that reflects the reality in our society, including social ills, and could not sweep the GBV incident between Thando and Siyacela under the carpet. In a country burdened by GBV and femicide, Moja Love has a responsibility to reflect and show the extent of this pandemic.”
However, the likes of SABC Sport presenter Ncube and social activist, Mazwai expressed displeasure and aired their views.
@Zinhle said:
“You shot, edited, and aired an episode that displays visible abuse, and then you used abuse and violent behaviour to promote the said episode. You clearly condone GBV and this little statement that doesn’t change that.”
@Saint wrote:
“Cancelling the show is the solution because we can see that the money that Syacela is receiving from the show is a contributing factor to his disgusting attitude if the show continues it means its supporting and endorsing what his doing I bet you Thando doesn’t even get her money.”
@Karabo M posted
“If we didn’t point what the fact that you guys condone GBV, you wouldn’t have released this statement. I mean you used that same material as a promo. Do better. If not for us, do it for Thando and her son.”
Main Image: Andile Mncube & Ntsiki Mazwai/Sunday World/SNL24
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