Reality TV star Lasizwe Dambuza has ruffled furthers with his recent controversial tweet about a new television show.
Commenting on a Moja Love’s new reality show, “Teenage Pregnancy,” the star alluded to the situation being a result of the teenagers' promiscuous behaviour.
“This show on Moja Love called #TeenagePregnancy so interesting bathong! Nihamba ni lala! (you like sleeping around),” tweeted Lasizwe.
The reality show follows the lives of three teenage girls, who are dealing with the realities of teenage pregnancy.
The trio shares their experiences, challenges and fears as they prepare for their journey to motherhood.
The “Fake It Till You Make It“ star retracted the statement and deleted the post following a massive backlash from social media users after it was discovered that one of the pregnant girls was a victim of rape.
Lasizwe went on to apologise for his “insensitive and irresponsible” statement.
“Guys I realize that my foolish statement may have rubbed people the wrong within reason due to GBV, I apologize for coming across insensitive and irresponsible with that being said I retract my statement,” Lasizwe wrote.
Guys I realize that my foolish statement may have rubbed people the wrong with in reason due to GBV, I apologize for coming across insensitive and irresponsible with that being said I retract my statement.
— Lasizwe (@lasizwe) September 6, 2020
When confronted by another Twitter user, who is also a victim of rape, Lasizwe apologised again and offered to pay for therapy for them.
He said: “I am offering to pay for your counselling... DM me your details and let’s see how I can help you. I am so sorry.”
I am offering to pay for your counseling ... DM me your details and lets see how I can help you. I am so sorry https://t.co/QzUcIVsSrr
— Lasizwe (@lasizwe) September 6, 2020
His apology was received with mixed emotions. While many, including Lasizwe’s sister Khanyi Mbau, accepted the apology, others said he must learn to use social media responsibly.
Below are some of the Twitter reactions.
"Apology accepted .. be easy on your self," commented Khanyi Mbau.
Apology accepted .. be easy on ur self
— KHANYI MBAU (@MbauReloaded) September 6, 2020
"Not right.. we need to learn not just to tweet for likes. Let’s be responsible with tweeting. After all, we are all people. Teach our younger sibling to be responsible with social media," commented Sandra Boyce.
Not right.. we need to learn not just to tweet for likes. Let’s be responsible with tweeting. After all we are all people. Teach our younger sibling to be responsible with social media..
— Sandra boyce (@Sandraboyce19) September 6, 2020
"No weekend passes without you apologizing about something," commented Marc Fionesse.
No weekend passes without you apologizing about something.....
— ghettominimalist (@MarcFiniosse) September 6, 2020
Kea Mmotlo wrote: "Hayi hayi you are forever apologizing! Don't you think before you tweet?"
Hayi hayi you are forever apologizing! Dont you think before you tweet?😑
— Mmago (@keamotlo) September 6, 2020
"Thank you for that...I appreciate a person who realizes their faults and takes responsibility," Lebohang Makgele.
Thank you for that
— Lebohang makgele (@LMakgele) September 6, 2020
I appreciate a person who realizes thier faults and takes responsibility