“She Speaks Her Truth”: Zodwa Wabantu Reveals How Many Abortions She’s Had

• Zodwa Wabantu made a shocking confession about her reproductive history on The Moonchild Diaries podcast on 4 September 2026
• The entertainer opened up about preferring younger men and feeling financially independent during the emotionally charged interview
• Mzansi flooded the TikTok comments with mixed reactions after the clip went viral on the Unscripted Network's page

Zodwa Wabantu left the internet reeling after she sat down for a brutally honest interview on The Moonchild Diaries, a podcast under the Unscripted Network, where she candidly revealed that she has had 13 abortions. The confession, delivered without flinching, sent the clip viral almost immediately after it was posted on 4 September 2026.

Filmed in an indoor studio with a fixed camera setup, a professional microphone in frame and branded logos in the top corners, the interview had a confessional, emotionally raw atmosphere. Zodwa appeared visibly animated and distressed at points as she revisited deeply personal experiences around relationships, money and her own sense of self-worth

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During the sit-down, Zodwa confirmed she prefers younger men, adding that her reasoning is rooted in lived experience. She also spoke passionately about financial independence, saying that when you make your own money, nobody can bully you:

"Make money so that you can spend it with your own."

The revelation about her 13 abortions was the moment that stopped the internet cold, with the comment section erupting across the TikTok post. Watch the full interview on The Moonchild Diaries:

Mzansi Reacts to Zodwa's Confession

The clip drew an overwhelming response, with viewers swinging between shock, admiration and humour. Here is what some had to say:

@Lihleza:

"😭😭13 Abortions? Is that even possible?"

@Naye_Star:

"She speaks her truth, and she is not sugarcoating anything!. It's rare to find ppl who are straightforward"

@Kele:

"Where are those who said abortions ruin your body?"

@Phas:

"I am pro-choice but 13 mfazi??? 😭"

@Boo:

"Zodwa is not ugly, she's beautiful 🥰"

@Her:

"She's done shadow work, she's endured humiliation, she's healed and she;s no longer afraid of being perceived. That's what we should all strive for."

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@Yondi:

"Not even Boko haram would get this info out of me😭"

@zee_mazia:

"I could listen to Zodwa all day narrate her story. She lives her life in such an authentic and honest way🥰."

Other Briefly News stories about Zodwa Wabantu

• Zodwa Wabantu shared a festive Instagram video alongside her younger partner ("Ben 10") to wish South Africans a Merry Christmas.
• Social media users raised questions regarding Zodwa Wabantu’s temporary disappearance from the spotlight after she was less visible online.
• Exotic dancer Zodwa Wabantu sparked online conversations after a video surfaced of her showing off her legs and curves in a short dress.

Source: Briefly News