The age long controversial marriage between Somizi Mhlongo and Mohale Motaung has generated a lot of opinions in the public space and we are yet to scratch the surface.
Last year, the story of abuse in the house of LGBTQ leading personality in South Africa, Somizi made it to the public on how he has been abusing his husband Mohale
Some social commentators wade into the issue and gave their token of opinion on the subject.
“So when he told me I wanted to react, then again, I remember it. I need to protect my friend. So it’s very sad to hear of anyone going through any kind of abuse, especially being someone who’s been through it. The same way when you walk into a court up until the court says or decides or whatever there’s always his side her and the truth.
Most of the people are speaking to an organization developments wide open the case that you can be able to assist, but right now, which is allegations, and without proof, then I guess, organizations will be able then to assist in coming.
I said to him as much evidence as for the day when you’re ready to speak up because whether you like it or not people who were no there and do not know shit about you will ask where is the evidence? That is South Africa for you. That is our people. But also in South Africa. The case number the pocket speaks the issue that we don’t often talk about it. We don’t talk about it enough. And I think it’s because there’s there’s a sense of shame. There’s a sense of shame around having that abuse happening to you or being committed against you as a man, because it disempowers you as a man.
I think we need to create a space where we men specifically feel safe to share when they’re being abused. And I think that because our relationships in the community I kind of watch.”
Peace Maphalu says he knew of the abuse that Mohale Motaung was going through.
Cameron Modisane, MaBlerh and others share their thoughts on the abuse allegations leveled against Sarafina.
Lumko Johnson says everybody knew Somizi and Mohale’s relationship was gonna end in tears.
Mohale Motaung’s close friend Peace Maphalu shares his thoughts on Somizi and Mohale’s relationship.
Tshiamo asks where was Mohale Motaung before his publicized relationship with Somizi Mhlongo b
Tshiamo alludes that Mohale Motaung benefitted from being with Somizi Mhlongo.
Tshiamo questions when did the abuse alleged by Mohale Motaung happen when they were both always on social media.
Lumko Johnson says they believe the allegations made by Mohale.
Jackie Phamotse says Mohale Motaung had sad eyes most of the time.