Mixed emotions over Miss SA's love letters by men

By Thobile Mazibuko Nov 13, 2019

Zozibini Tunzi's social media campaign against gender-based violence seems to have backfired.

The Eastern Cape beaut advocated for #HeForShe campaign and asked South African men to help fight gender based violence (GBV) by writing love letters to women.

“I am asking men to write love letters to the women of South Africa. Those letters will be inscribed on to ribbons of fabric which will, in turn, form part of my national costume.

“In what will be a first, I will literally take South Africa with me to Miss Universe; I will wear a wave of love from men in the form of love letters celebrating and honouring the women of this country," said Tunzi.

To be part of my #MissSALoveLetter, make your pledge by visiting https://t.co/hC0OnUPiht and share your message of love to the women of South Africa on Twitter and Facebook.
By using #heforshe and #MissSALoveLetter as well as @official_misssa and @zozitunzi
— Zozibini Tunzi (@zozitunzi) November 13, 2019

Although some supported her initiative of trying to break GBV, others strongly felt that men writing letters to women will not help the situation - which doesn't seem to get better because everyday, a child or a woman are reported to have been raped or killed by men.

My queen @zozitunzi. I hope you don't block me for this because I truly adore you. I just want to understand the practicality of these love letters in ending GBV because men are manipulative, most don't/won't even mean what they write and we'll be. (1) #MissSAloveletter
— SPRING 👑 (@Nampree) November 13, 2019

@zozitunzi What are the practical implications of your #MissSALoveLetter campaign? How does it plan on helping us fight GBV on the ground?!
— Mkabayi kaJama 🎈. (@kazee_damoyi) November 13, 2019

However, there are a few men who are committed to fighting GBV.

Women’s rights are human rights and human rights are also women’s rights. Let us love and let live our South African women and treat them with respect and love. I have committed to fight against gender-based violence. #HeForShe #MissSAloveletter @zozitunzi
— IG: pokwanasenzo (@Pokwana_SA) November 11, 2019

I have committed to gender equality. Join me at: https://t.co/1OTUktsCwc #HeForShe #MissSALoveLetter
South African women are GOLD. They are loving. The South African women in my life mean the world to me. I don't know where I would be without them. They are the universe🌏
— Khulile Nomnga (@camagunomnga) November 12, 2019

The thing I love most about women is their resilience and strength their drive to conquer in all walks of life ❤️

I have committed to gender equality. Join me at: https://t.co/aDfMOPxa3g #HeForShe #MissSALoveLetter
— Zephaniah (@Zafania_Tiya) November 11, 2019

To pledge your support, visit www.heforshe.org.

Mixed emotions over Miss SA's love letters by men

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