Denise Zimba Breaks Down in Gym Video Amid Custody Battle Over Her 2 Daughters
- South African TV presenter Denise Zimba was filmed getting emotional mid-workout, and the clip quickly spread across X
- The video comes amid Denise's ongoing custody battle, with her two daughters currently living in Germany with ex-husband Jakob Schlichtig
- Mzansi flooded the post with messages of love and support, moved by the star's raw display of pain and resilience
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South African actress and TV presenter Denise Zimba is receiving an outpouring of love from fans after a raw gym video showing her in tears went viral on X. The clip, reshared by user MsHlayisani24, caught the media personality mid-workout, visibly struggling to hold it together before wiping away tears, a moment that struck a deep chord with Mzansi.
Dressed in black athletic wear, Denise is seen pushing through her gym session before emotion takes over. For many watching, the weight behind the tears was no mystery.
Denise's ongoing custody battle
The video posted by X user @MsHlayisani24 surfaces against the backdrop of a prolonged and painful legal dispute. Denise's two daughters relocated to Germany with her ex-husband, Jakob Schlichtig, following court proceedings that awarded him full custody. The situation has played out publicly, with many South Africans following her journey closely and expressing frustration at the outcome.
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The post by MsHlayisani24 was accompanied by the caption:
"Oh Denise, it's so good to see her trying to stay positive! One day, she'll have her girls back. ❤️ 🙏"
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Mzansi rallies behind Denise
The response from fans was swift and heartfelt. Below are some of the reactions:
YDamoyi wrote:
"Crying with her. I wish her joy"
MsHlayisani24 responded:
"No mother deserves what she's going through"
YolandaPLK said:
"Her story is heartbreaking. 💔 😭"
MsHlayisani24 replied:
“It's very sad, losing your marriage and your kids."
vanDerSpike observed:
"Even when she smiles, you can see the pain in her eyes. Why does she have to go through this, though? It's so unfair. 😭"
MsHlayisani24 added:
"In this video, she was even on that side, so you can imagine."
MadibanaMatome cautioned:
"No way, white people don't play like that. 🤞 Check all the ladies that tried it and see what happens to them. 🤭Either you lose your mind, money, health, kids or something else. 🫢🫢🫢"
bab_hlabisa said:
"Her situation is very sad. 😢"
MsHlayisani24 responded:
"Very sad, I hope it works out. No mother deserves this."
X-tertainment wrote:
"Wishing her all the best."
PortiaN70062 added:
"She's so pretty, bandla. ❤️"
Denise Zimba stuns at an event
Denise Zimba turned heads at the Manifest 2026 event, looking radiant despite a difficult year in her personal life.
The actress lost custody of her two daughters, Leah and Mila, who now live in Germany with her estranged husband.
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