Unathi Nkayi Unfriends Somizi Mhlongo Following Abuse Allegations, Ridding Herself of ‘Negativity’

Unathi Nkayi Unfriends Somizi Mhlongo Following Abuse Allegations, Ridding Herself of ‘Negativity’

  • Unathi Nkayi has pulled away from Somizi Mhlongo as a result of the negativity surrounding him following abuse claims
  • Taking a stand against any form of abuse, Unathi knew she could not remain friends with someone accused of such
  • Unathi celebrated R Kelly’s conviction and unfriended Somizi to further show her support in the stand against abuse of any kind

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Unathi Nkayi and Somizi Mhlongo have always been great friends, however, the negativity surrounding Somizi has left a sour taste in her mouth.

Unathi Nkayi, Somizi Mhlongo, abuse, unfriends
Unathi Nkayi does not want any bad energy around her as she has apparently unfriended Somizi Mhlongo. Image: @unathi and @somizi
Source: Instagram

One thing Unathi does not stand for is abuse in any way, shape or form. The ongoing drama with Somizi’s ex-bae has Unathi feeling unsettled. ZAlebs reported that Unathi apparently unfriended Somizi as she does not want his negativity associated with her.

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Unathi celebrated R Kelly getting what he deserved for the crimes he committed, and taking a stand against Somizi was just another way of her showing support to victims of abuse.

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Somizi Mhlongo and M-Net’s Idols SA have agreed to temporarily part ways amid the allegations of abuse levelled by his estranged husband, reported Briefly News.

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Mohale Motaung has released a statement addressing the furore surrounding his estranged marriage to Somizi Mhlongo and the resulting allegations of abuse. Taking to social media, Mohale penned a lengthy statement about the allegations and his plans going forward.

He revealed that he did not intentionally leak the audio tape, confessing to being a victim of abuse. Mohale explained that the audio was released by someone who was close to him, much to his disappointment.

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Denika Herbst (Editor) Denika Herbst is a Human Interest writer at Briefly News. She is also an Industrial Sociologist with a master's degree in Industrial Organisational and Labour Studies from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, which she completed in 2020. She is now a PhD candidate at UKZN. Denika has over five years of experience writing for Briefly News (joined in 2018), and a short time writing for The South African. You can reach her via: denika.herbst@briefly.co.za.