DJ Sbu Pledges to Protect SA Women After 9 Ekurhuleni Deaths

• DJ Sbu filmed a heartfelt video in Italy, pledging on behalf of "all the good men" to protect and care for South African women
• His message came in response to the deaths of 9 women in the Ekurhuleni community since July 2026, which have shaken Mzansi
• Mzansi responded to the video with a mix of gratitude and calls for men to have deeper conversations with each other

South African radio personality DJ Sbu has spoken out about the string of killings that have devastated the Ekurhuleni community, pledging to stand up for the women of the country in a raw, emotional video that has resonated deeply with Mzansi.

The close-up selfie-style clip, filmed outdoors on a sunlit street with Italian flags visible in the background, shows DJ Sbu speaking directly and sincerely to the camera. His tone is solemn as he raises his hand in solidarity with women who have been living in fear following the deaths of nine women in Ekurhuleni since July 2026.

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DJ Sbu's pledge to SA women

"I'm one who's raising my hand as well and saying on behalf of all the good men, but I pledge to protect, to look after my sisters, to be there, to provide, to care, to be present," he said in the clip. "And we are not like all these other men that are killing you, that are building you up, that are violating. And the ones that have lost their lives, condolences to their families. May their souls rest in peace."

The video quickly gained traction on Instagram, with South Africans responding to both his words and the broader crisis that prompted them.

Mzansi weighs in and thanks DJ Sbu

Reactions ranged from heartfelt gratitude to pointed critique about where the real conversation needs to happen. Here is what people had to say:

@tholagram pushed back on the "not all men" framing, writing:

"Not all men — think if it was your mother, sister, girlfriend, daughter, wife, even female friend."

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@nomieland.nkosi offered thanks, saying:

"Bhuti omdala siyabonga 🥹🙏🏾"

@n.athi_23 wrote at length in support:

"We couldn't have said it better, unc Sbu🙏🏽💜. Thank you for speaking on behalf of all the civilised and decent men of this country — our silence, or some of us being less reactive publicly about this current heavy news of our sisters' lost lives🕊️, does not mean that we care less about them, their loved ones, or every woman heavily affected by this heartbreaking news."

@katerpilla_fly redirected the message entirely:

"We appreciate this, but it's not women you need to speak with; it's the men. Men need to have conversations with each other."

Watch DJ Sbu's full pledge in the video below:

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