David Tlale Responds to Abuse Allegations From Former Employee Against Him, Peeps Unimpressed by Statement

David Tlale Responds to Abuse Allegations From Former Employee Against Him, Peeps Unimpressed by Statement

  • David Tlale has since responded after getting accused of sexual assault by one of his previous staff memebers
  • The fashion designer worked with Zack at African Fashion International in 2019, but things did not go over smoothly
  • David denied Zack's claims that he was unprofessional and committed crimes against him during their work together

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David Tlale took to Instagram to inform people that allegations against him are false. Many made serious accusations, and David has since addressed each of them and told the public what he plans on doing next.

David Tlale, Zack
David Tlale assured his supporters that any accusations made against him were false. Image: Instagram/@mrzackiekins/Getty Images/Kristian Dowling
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Zack came forward and received support from most of the public. David Tlale's recent communication comes after outrage from online users.

David Tlale addresses sexual assault accusations

On his Instgram stories, David Tlale denied that he abused Zack. He said:

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"These allegations are categorically false and only seek to cause me serious harm and also seek to undermine the lived experiences of those who are real victims of sexual assault of any nature"

David said he plans to move forward with the help of his employees. He wrote:

“While I consult with my internal team of experts on this matter, this shall be the first and only comment on this issue until I am advised otherwise."

The South African reports that David concluded his statement with the Bible verse. Peeps reacted to Davis' response with criticism. Peeps have continued to show support for Zack on social media.

@KellyZenande commented:

"You know what when it comes to sexual assault allegations etc... such as the one involving David Tlale, an Instagram post won't move me I'm ready to see a case opened law play its course in that situation cause influencers make these false allegations cause a buzz and disappear."

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@LeratoBM_ commented:

"Y'all too quiet about the David Tlale issue."

@sbubreathe commented:

"Not David Tlale so unbothered with these serious allegations and moving on with the content on Instagram!"

@MPhoprinsloo1 commented:

"Double standards have checked in again...So-called personalities and activists are quiet but quick to post about people who are not in the public eye!"

"Nobody will pay me off": Sithelo says court case against Andile is underway

Briefly News previously reported that DJ Sithelo Shozi is adamant that no one will stop her from seeking justice after allegedly being abused by Royal AM football player and chairman Andile Mpisane.

Sithelo revealed on her Twitter timeline that her case was heard in court on 31 October 2022. The DJ responded to a tweep who was curious about the next steps as the serious accusations are public knowledge.

Sithelo then said she would never be paid to remain silent about the allegations. Her tweet implied that she wants justice as much as the people on social media who started a petition to get her a protection order against Andile Mpisane.

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Rutendo Masasi (Human-Interest editor) Rue Masasi is a Human Interest and Entertainment writer at Briefly News who graduated with a BA (Hons) in English from Rhodes University in 2018. Rue also has 2 years of experience in journalism and over four years of experience as an online ESL teacher. She has also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her via email: rutendo.masasi@briefly.co.za

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