Video: Stephanie and Hungani Ndlovu Defend Petronella Tshuma Following Divorce Announcement
- Podcaster Stephanie Ndlovu has addressed social media users who attacked her best friend, Petronella Tshuma
- The casting director posted a video on Wednesday where she told South Africans to leave Petronella alone
- Fans of the former Scandal! star took to her Instagram video to praise her for defending her friend
- Briefly News spoke to relationship expert Paula Quinsee, who shared how social media backlash impacts the public perception of individuals involved in a high-profile relationship
Source: Instagram
Actress Stephanie Ndlovu has commented on the backlash her best friend has received on social media following her split from Hungani Ndlovu.
The former Scandal! actress addressed social media trolls, who blamed Petronella Tshuma for her divorce from the Skeem Saam actor.
The actress shared a video on her Instagram account on Wednesday, June 25, to address the media and social media users who've been attacking Tshuma.
The actress's estranged husband, Hungani Ndlovu, also commented on the video.
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"In the last few days or weeks, I have endured a level of bullying that I have never endured in my life. I have been told the kind of mother I am, the kind of wife I was," says Stephanie.
The actress criticises social media users for dragging her best friend, Petronella Tshuma, into her divorce and adds that Tshuma had nothing to do with her and Hungani's decision to split.
Ndlovu says it's unfair and hurtful that Tshuma now has to deal with something that has nothing to do with her.
"You guys are attacking her character, you are attacking her as a mother," says the actress in the video.
The podcaster urges South Africans to stop attacking Tshuma and asks social media users to leave her best friend alone.
Relationship expert Paula Quinsee spoke to Briefly News journalist Tayananiswa Zvikaramba on how social media backlash can create a narrative about a couple or one of them.
"Social media can amplify public sentiment, which can blur the lines between private lives and public personas, particularly when it comes to high-profile relationships. The public will often construct their own stories as they have little context to the situation, often casting one person as the villain, and the other the victim. This perspective can affect how individuals are perceived, regardless of the truth or complexity of their situation," Paula Quinsee explained.
She explained that an individual may lose endorsements or their career as a result of the false narrative.
"A divorce or conflict is no longer just a personal issue between two people, it becomes enmeshed with their brand image, which can have repercussions on their career as a result of endorsement and sponsorship losses, or reduced fan support," she said.
Social media users react to Stephanie's video
Stephanie's estranged husband, Hungani Ndlovu, replied:
"Well said."
Ingeborgjacobs said:
"The way I have to constantly have to remind myself I'm actually a Christian to keep my fingers in check with these bullies."
Rolay93 replied:
"@hunganindlovu a million hugs to you too Hungani. You are a wonderful man and nothing said or done by people who don’t even know 99% of your real life should change how you perceive yourself. You are amazing."
Former Scandal! actress Nunu Khumalo said:
"I am sending you both love. I’m so sorry about all of this."
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Thobanie Star replied:
"People should respect you and Hungani and mind their own damn business. May the good Lord be with you both during this time. Love and light."
Emmaculatemachurch said:
"I am sorry for Patronella. Ai! Media sometimes."
IamLesego wrote:
"Never forget how strong you are, Stephanie. Keep your head up. You've got this."
DineoNcumalo replied:
"I am so sorry that you and Petronella are going through all this. Love and light to both of you."
Source: Instagram
Stephanie and Hungani Ndlovu mutually release a statement amidst divorce speculation
In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported this June that actor Hungani Ndlovu and his wife of six years, Stephanie Ndlovu, have released a statement regarding their marriage.
The Skeem Saam actor and Scandal! star revealed that they have mutually decided to part ways, but remain friends and parents to their daughter.
South Africans this week reacted to rumours that the couple is divorcing after six years.
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Rae Seleme (Entertainment editor) Rae Seleme is a seasoned entertainment writer who kickstarted her writing career on TVSA. She has published articles on Iharare, ZAlebs, The South African before joining Briefly News. Rae obtained her BA Media Studies degree at the University of Limpopo, a copywriting postgraduate diploma from AAA School of Advertising and a PGCE at Unisa. Email: contact@briefly.co.za
Paula Quinsee (Certified Relationship Therapy Educator and founder of Engaged Humans) Paula Quinsee is the founder of Engaged Humans, facilitating connection between individuals and organisations to create a more human-connected world. She is a certified Imago Relationship Therapy educator and facilitator, NLP practitioner, PDA analyst, coach and trainer. Paula is also the author of two self-help guides - Embracing Conflict and Embracing No - as well as an international speaker, advocate for mental health and activist for gender-based violence.
