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Arthur Mafokate SAMA30 performance leads to internet frenzy

2y By Zintle Mdaka

As the light shone on the stars at the South African Music Awards 30th edition (SAMA30), kwaito star, Arthur Mofokate was granted a chance to perform his classic hits during the award ceremony, which later led to widespread public outrage online.

The turmoil began when internet users saw some viewers dancing and enjoying Arthur’s performance. This is because the self-proclaimed “King of Kwaito” was accused of assaulting his former girlfriend, Busisiwe “Cici” Thwala in 2017 and was later acquitted of those charges in the Midrand Magistrate’s Court.

The conversation on X (formerly Twitter) led to a recent controversy surrounding US singer Chris Brown who is set to perform in South Africa this December. With the US artist previously finding himself at the wrong end of the law due to his infamous 2009 domestic violence case for his assault on then-girlfriend, Rihanna, organisations such as Women for Change and many others have logged a petition to keep him from entering the country since many felt that mzansi can’t be supporting abusers.

X users who were divided on the matter weighed in.

One user said:

Another one responded to Cici’s tweet of broken hearts and said:

While another one said:

Another one with a different view said:

 

Also see: No doppelganger – Meet some of SA’s biggest twin celebs | Bona Magazine

 

 

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