Triggered': Mzansi women share their real-life GBV stories through #Uzalo

Triggered': Mzansi women share their real-life GBV stories through #UzaloWomen have come out in numbers to share their horror GBV stories using the hashtag #Uzalo.

by Rae Seleme

04-11-2021

in SA TV and Film

Uzalo' actors, Uzalo' actress, Nkanyiso Makhanya as Njeza and Nompilo Maphumulo as Nosipho. Image via Instagram @uzalo_sabc1

Mzansi women were so triggered by this week's gender-based violence storyline on Uzalo that they've now taken to social media to share their horror stories.

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Viewers were relieved when Nosipho (Nompilo Maphumulo) finally got assisted yesterday (3 November) after Njeza brutally abused her in front of the KwaMashu community.

#Uzalo

Seeing Nozipho getting beaten up like that with everyone watching breaks my heart. People can really be heartless, I have witnessed that with my best friend getting beat by her ex and everyone decided not to get involved and just watched. An ex from 4 years ago

#BlackRose (@TheoDeeNjoro) November 2, 2021

I WAS ABUSED TOO' Female audiences who watched the show in horror were reminded of the abuse they once endured at the hands of the men they loved and shared their stories.

The show has been trending all week and applauded by fans for the gender-based violence storyline.

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A viewer shared with #Uzalo on Twitter that abused women often make it difficult for the community to assist them because they keep going back to the abuser.

Another viewer shared that Njeza and Nosipho's GBV storyline reminded her of a neighbour who stayed with her abusive boyfriend even after several interventions.

Also read: Uzalo' loses millions of viewers amidst gender-based violence storyline

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Not me going back to the day I had to lock myself and my child inside a car, running away from being beaten up by him and his brother standing there ngathi ubukele film.. this episode triggered me a lot, I hope those in the same situation can find strength to leave #Uzalo

AlizwaFaith (@MbadaFaith) November 2, 2021

NJEZA BEHIND BARS Njeza (Nkanyiso Makhanya) will finally pay for abusing his girlfriend and will be sentenced to ten years in prison according to the TVSA November teasers.

The teasers also warns viewers that the GBV case will get worse before justice prevails for Nosipho.

Legendary actor, Patrick Shai, will appeal to the KwaMashu residents on Monday, 8 November to pledge their support in protecting the women.

Shai who is also the founder and director of Khuluma Ndoda (Men Talk) has scored a cameo role on the show.

Khuluma Ndoda is an organisation that encourages men to speak out against gender-based violence.

Also read: I couldn't watch anymore': Viewers react to Uzalo's' GBV episode

A viewer @amaivegals shared her GBV story on her Instagram story and tagged @uzalo_sabc1 That scene reminded me of a beautiful young woman from my neighborhood who went through similar abuse after several interventions and arrests were made she still stayed.

Pearl (@Pearl_mokoenaZA) November 3, 2021

I tried opening up a case last week for a student whom I met in a taxi, police told me the girl must come herself, the girl is scared obviously. What makes matters worse is the girl is still in love with the guy. Which is why we develop the "andingenodawo" attitude.

Amani (@KhutsoAmani) November 3, 2021

I even got angry shouting in the house that s how real it was

Nakhane_Kili (@NakhaneK) November 3, 2021

That scene where Njeza is beating Nosipho ko strateng I pray women and men who are being abused in their relationships find the strength to leave #Uzalo

- (@LesegoTrixi) November 4, 2021

Also read: Uzalo' viewers attack Nkanyiso Makhanya for portraying Njeza

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