South African influencer and social media personality Cindy Makhathini has spoken out after facing body-shaming comments online. Instead of allowing the criticism to define her, she used the moment to remind her followers about self-acceptance and confidence, sparking conversations about body positivity on social media. Also see: Cindy Makhathini reflects on BBL transformation and past […]
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South African social media rarely lets things slide, especially when it comes to body image. This week, the spotlight has turned sharply onto Dineo Moloisane after users began circulating what they claim are past comments in which she allegedly criticised other women’s bodies. What started as a few resurfaced posts quickly snowballed into a full-blown online […]
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Amapiano artist Thatohatsi Raphadi broke many hearts when she responded with a tearful video to the body shaming comments made on the Piano Pulse podcast. During their conversation on the podcast, music executive Nota Baloyi said: “Thatohatsi’s body does not look amazing.” This led to others commenting, and Sifiso, one of the podcast hosts, adding […]
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Nkosazana Daughter Pushes Back Against Online Body Shaming Enough Is Enough: Tired of the Weight Talk Amapiano sensation Nkosazana Daughter has had enough. The South African star, celebrated for her unique voice and electrifying performances, recently addressed the ongoing chatter about her weight. After giving birth, her body underwent natural changes—something that sparked mixed reactions […]
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Finding faith and strength in the criticism When Cassper Nyovest speaks about his journey, the tone is clear and grounded: what once felt like an attack now powers his purpose. Rising from Mahikeng to stadium-selling fame, he has shouldered criticism about his music, his image, and even his body. Rather than buckle, he has chosen […]
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When Banter Becomes Bullying There’s a video clip doing the rounds right now, one that’s got South Africans reeling. It shows musician Ngizwe Mchunu on the show Podcast and Chill making remarks about Sol Phenduka’s weight, using the phrase “sdudla mafehlefehle.” A phrase some have taken as a direct act of body shaming. The backlash […]
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When Conversation Crossed the Line In a teaser clip from the recent Open Chats Podcast episode, socialite and DJ Cyan Boujee came under fire for mocking YouTuber Ghost Hlubi’s appearance. The teaser, released on 6 October 2025, showed her joking that he “looks like he had BBL surgery” and mimicking the way he walks. She […]
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TikTok Video Sparks Candid Conversation Swazi-born DJ and music sensation Uncle Waffles has once again silenced online gossip, addressing speculation about her weight and past rumours about her sexuality in a heartfelt TikTok video. Known for her energetic performances and record-breaking career milestones, Waffles spoke candidly about the pressures of fame and the intrusive scrutiny […]
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South African rapper Cassper Nyovest is no stranger to the highs and lows of fame, but recent social media comments about his appearance hit harder than usual. Following his performance at the Scorpion Kings Live with Friends concert, the award-winning artist opened up about how harsh critiques spurred him to take control of his health. […]
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Internet users have rallied behind media personality Pabi Moloi after she was about to become the target of some body shaming, as some individuals expressed concern about her weight and health after a video of her exercising started making rounds on social media. TV and radio presenter Pabi Moloi is one celebrity who has been […]
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South Africa’s TikTok community has been left in a state of despair after finding out that one of their own, Sarah Baloyi, has reportedly died by suicide after being subjected to some unwarranted cyberbullying regarding her weight following her participation in a trending challenge. A platform that has become the country’s go-to happy space has […]
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With the holidays approaching, most people are preparing to go back home to family members they have not seen in a while. With other households, it has become a norm to comment on people’s weight gain or loss and the question goes on what are you eating? or are you eating at all? The South […]
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