SA Actor Tumisho Masha Questions Why Kelly Khumalo Wasn’t Cancelled Over Senzo Meyiwa’s Death

SA Actor Tumisho Masha Questions Why Kelly Khumalo Wasn’t Cancelled Over Senzo Meyiwa’s Death

  • Popular actor Tumisho Masha questioned why singer Kelly Khumalo hasn’t been cancelled despite her alleged involvement in Senzo Meyiwa’s death
  • Fans praised Masha for raising valid points, suggesting he risked being cancelled himself for speaking out
  • Many echoed Masha's concerns, arguing it’s unfair that Khumalo continues to receive gigs and endorsements amidst the allegations

Popular actor Tumisho Masha sparked a heated debate on social media when he questioned why singer Kelly Khumalo hadn't been cancelled over her alleged involvement in Senzo Meyiwa's death.

Tumisho Masha asks questions about Kelly Khumalo
SA actor Tumisho Masha has questioned why Kelly Khumalo hasn't been cancelled. Image: Anesh Debiky/Gallo Images, Tebogo Letsie/Foto24 and @kellykhumaloza
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Tumisho Masha's take on Kelly Khumalo sparks debate

Tumisho Masha's name popped up on social media when he asked why Kelly Khumalo hadn't been cancelled after her alleged involvement in Senzo Meyiwa's murder.

Speaking in a video shared on X by a user with the handle @officialtwinny, the Isidingo star said if the tables were to be turned, Senzo Meyiwa would have been cancelled and not getting gigs. He said:

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"Senzo Meyiwa was killed but we do not know how. But there is talk and the state is thinking of charging Kelly Khumalo. Kelly still gets gigs; she still gets a billboard, endorsements and television shows.
"It is happening because there is this thing of being innocent until proven guilty. If the tables were turned, Senzo would have been cancelled and not getting any gigs."

Fans support Tumisho Masha's views

Social media users hailed the actor for raising valid questions. Many said he risked being cancelled for the truth.

@HLABARINTO said:

"They would rather cancel him for asking this valid question."

@portia_moz commented:

"And it's my first hearing a public figure being vocal about this. I stan!"

@__ria_girl added:

"Tumisho asking relevant questions, watch the industry cancel him instead of the “suspect”😭🤚🏾"

@StHonorable commented:

"He's asking for a valid question. Promoters should get their acts together, it can't be business as usual for her never, not this time around."

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@Dr_Shiyaklenga wrote:

"It's simple she's a woman, women get away with everything."

@bad_option88 added:

"That's a right question, but u know how South Africans are."

Kelly and Zandie, Khumalo's messages about Senzo Meyiwa read in court

In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported that text messages between controversial sisters Kelly and Zandie Khumalo were recently read in court. The messages reveal how Kelly wanted to get rid of late soccer star Senzo Meyiwa.

Kelly Khumalo and her sister, Zandile Gumede Khumalo, are trending for all the wrong reasons, again. Text messages between the singers about how Kelly felt about her baby daddy, Senzo Meyiwa, were recently read in court.

Source: Briefly News

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