Since its inception, Isencane Lengane on Moja Love has been nothing short of a televised thunderstorm. The show, following the young married couple Siyacela Dlamuka and Thando Dlamuka, has ignited numerous debates and left viewers with jaws perpetually dropped.
Episodes range from eyebrow-raising family drama to discussions that fuel societal debates, making it the talk of the town – for better or worse.
The issue at hand primarily revolves around the portrayal of children marrying at a young age and the alleged abuse and vulgarities depicted on the show.
The latest controversy had online users in an uproar after Thando’s mother, Ntombikayise Msomi, caused havoc at the Dlamuka homestead with her son’s new in-law, showering him with expletives. This, alongside the notion instilled by Dlamuka’s wives that a man doesn’t apologize, has led many to call for the cancellation of the series altogether.
However, Moja Love spokesperson Nonzwakazi Cekete stood firm against the backlash. According to her, the show resonates with everyday challenges such as gender-based violence (GBV) and cultural intolerance.
“While provocative, it’s critical for such a show to be aired as it showcases the everyday realities many women face but never get to express,” she told the Daily Sun. Cekete emphasized the show’s role in fostering debate and awareness on these issues.
With the episode fresh on X (formerly Twitter), users did not hold back in sharing their opinions. The relentless drama not only left viewers disconcerted but also sparked an impassioned debate about ethical broadcasting and cultural representation on South African television.
Dlamuka married 4 times and missed 4 times, each wife is more stupid than the next one pic.twitter.com/qmB6ZXyIf7
— G (@Nkuli_McG) July 28, 2024
#IsencaneLengane Siyacela is capable of killing Thando. He literally said he thought of locking Thando in that car while it was burning. pic.twitter.com/Q5zQiqVIgQ
— Jabulani Macdonald ⚡️ (@Jabu_Macdonald) July 28, 2024
Thando married into the most stupid family yezwa🤬!!! Her mother in-laws aka her sister wives are dumb dumber dumbest and dumbi 🤞🏾#IsencaneLengane pic.twitter.com/T2haKrmf2l
— cool Auntie♐️ (@lerato_sbk) July 29, 2024
