Pearl Thusi comes out swinging for Zozibini Tunzi: #HANDSOFFZOZI

Pearl Thusi comes out swinging for Zozibini Tunzi: #HANDSOFFZOZI

- A hashtag has begun to go viral on social media calling for people to leave Zozibini Tunzi

- She is currently being dragged online for comments she made years ago

- #HANDSOFFZOZI has got some serious support from the likes of Pearl Thusi

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Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi has been dragged for some old Facebook posts she made, with some people trying to cancel her.

Zozi's fans have come out in her defence, and started a hashtag #handsoffzozi.

Briefly.co.za learned that Zozi was in hot water for throwing shade on dark-skinned girls who wore blonde wigs, weaves or extensions.

Zozi has apologised for the tweet she made years ago.

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Pearl Thusi spoke out in Zozi's defence:

Here is what other people online have said about Zozi:

In other news, Briefly.co.za reported that Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi has finally spoken up after the backlash recently received by Miss South Africa hopefuls. Last week, social media users dug up a series of eyebrow-raising posts by two women hoping to compete for the crown.

Briefly.co.za reported about Bianca Schoombee’s old Twitter posts. Many called her a racist and although she apologised, the model ended up withdrawing from the pageant. Her modelling agency SYNC has also pulled the plug on their working relationship.

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Source: Briefly News

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