South Africa’s entertainment industry is no stranger to controversy, with numerous renowned artists facing accusations of abuse. However, despite the serious nature of these allegations, the South African mainstream media and society continue to condone and support the accused individuals, while disregarding and ostracizing the alleged victims.
The announcement of the rerun of Living The Dream with Somizi, a popular reality TV show featuring South African media personality Somizi Mhlongo, has sparked a lot of chatter on social media. The excitement comes from the show’s teaser, where Somizi addresses abuse allegations made by his estranged spouse, Mohale Motaung, in 2021.