Thando Thabethe Ridiculed for Wearing Blonde Wig to Mimic Faf de Klerk: “Fighting Hard to Be White”

• 947 radio presenter Thando Thabethe showed off her new look in honour of Springboks player Faf de Klerk
• She and her fellow radio presenters mimicked their favourite Springboks rugby players before the Rugby World Cup
• An X user who mocked the media personality, by saying she is fighting too hard to be a white woman, told Briefly News that it was not his intention

Social media can be a very weird place. 947 radio presenter Thando Thabethe felt the wrath of trolls who mocked her new gorgeous look in honour of rugby player Faf de Klerk.

Thando and colleagues imitate Springboks players

It was a delightful day at the 947 studios when Thando Thabethe and three of her fellow radio presenters mimicked their favourite Springboks rugby players. This was to honour the Bokke ahead of their Rugby World Cup finals match against New Zealand.

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Thando Thabethe brought out her inner Faf de Klerk, whereas her other colleagues dressed up as Captain Siya Kolisi and Steven Kitshoff.

Watch the incredible video below:

Trolls ridicule Thando for her look

However, X user @Ori_RSA, did not feel her look. He took it further by mocking the media personality, saying she was fighting too hard to be a white woman.

"Y’all are really fighting hard to be White. Even installation of blonde hair where they would never freeze their hair to be as course like ours….Truth be told."

Ori told Briefly News that his intentions were misinterpreted as he used Thando as an example to get his point across.

"I want to clarify that it was not a direct or personal response to Thando Thabethe; I was only referring to what she did that is common in our societies."

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He was also aware that Thando's look was only to show Faf and the Bokke support.

Netizens agree with Ori

It's not surprising that social media trolls would stoop so low. Some agreed with Ori, whereas others defended Thando. Especially those who understood the context of her look.

@Mlungu_Wajehova argued:

"Negativity on such a lovely day."

@BAYANDA26607269 said:

"The black community is finished I’m afraid."

@ThendoRalph said:

"You’re on fire, and I like it."

@mpumehlongwa1 shared:

"And that’s okay."

@Simba_Mwenye argued:

"Y’all try so hard to find ugly things in beautiful places!"

Thando and Robert fuel dating rumours

In a previous report from Briefly News, Robert Marawa and Thando Thabethe both hit France for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.

It's unclear if they travelled together, but in one of Thando's Instagram photos, they posed in the same snap.

Netizens have a lot to say, with many divided by this revelation, especially since the two stars are ignoring the relationship rumours.

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Source: Briefly News