“Wait a Damn Minute”: SA Confused by Damian Willemse Viral Pride Post Fuelling Gay Speculations

“Wait a Damn Minute”: SA Confused by Damian Willemse Viral Pride Post Fuelling Gay Speculations

  • South African rugby fans were left with their jaws dropped to the floor when Stomers’ Damian Willemse trended in a TikTok eyebrow-raising post
  • The athlete posed alongside his mate and fellow Stormers star Suleiman Hartzenberg at a restaurant abroad
  • Mzansi was confused by the post that amplified speculations about Willemse’s sexuality and shared their thoughts in the comments 

Although the sportsman is known to be dating model and influencer Zoe Doyle, South Africans cannot seem to shake off the fact that he might be a gay man in the closet.

Damien confuses fans after trending on TikTok
Mzansi was stunned after a TikTokker released pictures of Damian Willemse cosied up with another man. Image: @iamunwitten/@leighquinneksteen2
Source: TikTok

Damian has been making many bold fashion moves that have started speculation about his true identity, and his being laid off from one of the Springboks games was concerning to many.

SA rugby fans confused by Damian Willemse

In July, Damian Willemse clapped back at the gay comments after going viral for trying out flamboyant fashion and painting his nails in vibrant colours. In a recent TikTok post by @iamunwritten, Damian Willemse is shown to be all cosied up with his friend Suleiman Hartzenberg.

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The account angled the post to show love to the LGBTQI+ community with the message:

“We are one; love is love.”

The pictures of him and his mate were taken during a trip abroad with the Springboks team. The caption of the images on TikTok made the internet go wild and fuelled the rumours about Willemse being in the closet.

 See the post below:

Mzansi confused by Damian Willemse in viral TikTok

Social media went wild after the pictures circulated:

@🇿🇦🥋 commented:

"We have not forgotten."

@Just Siyamthanda 🇿🇦 was stunned:

"Someone balance me, I’m slow."

@krispatience was amazed:

"I beg your finest pardon!"

@Naledi Danielle Elizabeth Jeff shared:

"I knew it!"

@𖣂🥵DarrianGoliath🥶𖣂 chuckled:

"Hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie."

@Twitter: @Samela_samz was boggled:

"Wait, what’s happening?"

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@Uzzi made an excuse:

"Maybe they are relatives?"

@Amber🧘‍♀️felt betrayed:

"Let me cry. Haibo Damian, I believed we would get married."

@Lulu 🇿🇦 wrote:

"Wait a damn minute!"

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Briefly News also reported that a South African man raised eyebrows on TikTok when he posted a video that would be deemed somewhat controversial. The chap shared that now that his dad has passed, he can live a life true to himself and not please anyone.

Social media users were floored by the way he communicated his message and shared their thoughts in the comments.

Source: Briefly News

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Chuma Nontsele (Editor) Chuma Nontsele is a human interest journalist for Briefly News. Nontsele holds a diploma in journalism and started her career working at Daily Maverick as a news reporter. Later, she ventured into lifestyle. You can reach her at: chuma.nontsele@briefly.co.za

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