Influencer Siyamthanda Accused of Lying About How She Ended Up Promoting the Russian Program

• Young South African influencer Siyamthanda found herself in hot water for advertising an opportunity for Mzansi women to study and work in Russia
• An online user posted a video of the influencer sharing her side of the story regarding the controversial Russian Start Program
• Many netizens flooded the comment section, accusing Siyamthanda of lying about how she ended up promoting this program

South African social media influencer Siyamthanda Anita found herself at the centre of controversy once again regarding the Russian program that allegedly misled young Africans into assembling drones for Ukraine and more.

While many influencers have been under fire for this controversial program that had many netizens upset, and recently, Siyamthanda decided to clear her name and share her side of the story of how she ended up being a part of those who have been promoting this program on social media.

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However, this didn't go as she planned, as an online user @Paballo_maseko_ reposted her video and accused her of lying and being sketchy with her explanation of her involvement in this mess.

She claimed that she did do some research, and she told the program’s marketing team about her concerns and that other influencers have been invited there, too.

See the clip below:

Mzansi slams Siyamthanda

Shortly after the video of Siyamthanda explaining her side of the story went viral on social media, many netizens weren't convinced by what she had said, and others accused her of being a liar.

See some of the comments below:

@mzuzups said:

"What she does not understand is that everything she saw, everyone she saw, was not a coincidence, including random chats with South African girls; it was neither random nor coincidental, that's Russia, it was planned for her satisfaction."

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@Nkulerrrh wrote:

"But is she aware that anything could have happened to her as well, even worse in Russia? I mean, she was risking her life in another country that has extreme rules, especially against foreigners."

@komanaItu commented:

"She raised all these questions and still went with it. I don’t know why she feels this whole thing makes it better for her, because if anything, it’s so clear that she eventually chose the money!"

@AnzaTino responded:

"It worries me that she saw all those red flags and still chose to go...How she, in her right mind, thought that they'd let her see the real dealings and still let her come home? 🙂‍↕️ nna tshelete kea e hlompha."

@msletsike replied:

"The safety, dignity, & future of young SA women are of paramount importance, & we can not allow desperation borne of high unemployment to be weaponised against youth. This harsh reality must never become an avenue for exploitation, abuse, or human trafficking disguised as job offers."

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@_missthato mentioned:

"The fact that she asked questions and you could tell that something was sketchy, I’m pretty sure we could all feel the energy through the phone, how unsettling that was, and she still continued to post it? Please, she didn’t care."

More on influencers with the Russian program and kidnapping

• Briefly News reported that influencer and club DJ Cyan Boujee is being investigated after promoting an opportunity for young South African women to travel to Russia.
• South Africans called out influencers who were part of a Russian campaign that targeted young women from poor backgrounds.
• The high rate of unemployment in South Africa has become a large contributing factor in the luring of nearly 200 people to Asia.

Source: Briefly News