5 SA Celebrities Who Have Been Victims Of Domestic Abuse

Did you know that in every six hours a woman in South Africa is being killed by her partner, one person she loved and trusted. Most women managed dodge the bullet while they can while for some there’s just no way at all.

Below is a list of famous women from South Africa who have suffered from abuse casted by partners. This is just to prove to people that celebrities are also human , they also go through some hardships.

1. Kelly Khumalo (Musician) – She was being physically abused by her ex lover , a convicted murder & rapper ‘Jub Jub’ with whom she has a son with.

2. Letoya Makhene (Actress & Singer – She revealed the pain & brutality her marriage of nine years held. Ex husband is Privelege Mangezi. She ended the relationship.

3. Reeva Steenkamp (Model) – She was shot multiple times and died by her partner Oscar Pistorius who is still under going trial. It’s taking so long for justice to be served.

4. Nyalleng Thibedi (Actress) – She experienced an emotional & physical abuse that almost caused her  a severe breakdown.

5. Anni Dewani – Her husband bought people to kill her for his selfish reasons. His case was dismissed , he never got arrested. Anni came from a very wealthy family , their marriage was said to have been planned as most Indians do.

woman deserve to be treated brutally and shamefully. Let us all work together in fighting these kind of abuse that are starting to become a norm.

Thando Thabethe launched a campaign on social media to bring awareness to domestic violence in South Africa. It’s a good initiative and hopefully it will bring change. No woman deserve to be treated brutally and shamefully. Let us all work together in fighting these kind of abuse that are starting to become a norm.