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

I couldn't watch anymore': Viewers react to Uzalo's' GBV episodeFans are applauding the show for

highlighting the role of the abuser and showcasing society's reaction to gender-based violence.

by Rae Seleme

03-11-2021

in SA TV and Film

Uzalo' actress, Nompilo Maphumulo as Nosipho. Image via Twitter @Uzalo_sabc1

Viewers of Mzansi's most-watched soapie, Uzalo have taken to social media to express their shock and anger at last night's gender-based violence episode.

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Last night's episode (2 November) sent fans into a frenzy and triggered a lot of South Africans who watched in horror as Njeza beat, kick, and drag Nosipho on the streets of KwaMashu.

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

Tonight s episode of #Uzalo was on another level pic.twitter.com/Pp6Ta1qLg4

Someone s Mom (@NokwaziKaShenge) November 2, 2021

THAT ANDINGENDAWO ATTITUDE' Fans have applauded the show for not Fans are applauding the show for highlighting the role of the abuser and displaying society's reaction when a woman is abused.

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The episode triggered a lot of women's past traumas who were not assisted by their neighbours and family members when they were abused.

A viewer @beynonsammy tweeted:

Bystanders who are complicit in doing nothing when witnessing it.

That Andingendawo' (I'm not going there) attitude is why so many of our sisters have departed from this World.

Nosipho's neighbours watched her being beaten to a pulp and recorded the whole ordeal on their phones instead of helping her.

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The show highlighted the reality that women in South Africa are going through.

Viewers applauded the show for not censoring the gender-based violence episode as many now realise that it takes a community to stop gender-based violence.

It's not just a story between a man and a woman. Society's reaction to the abuse is just as vital.

Also read: UZALO: Tonight's episode, Wednesday 03 November 2021 - E173 S7

See some of the reactions here:

#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

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

Well done to @Uzalo_SABC1 for not only highlighting the role of the abuser in a case of #GBVF but that of BYSTANDERS WHO ARE COMPLICIT IN DOING NOTHING WHEN WITNESSING IT.

That, Andingendawo attitude is why so many of our sisters have departed from this World. #Uzalo pic.twitter.com/Xe3hIuTZqI

Sam B (Sammy) #BlackLivesMatter (@BeynonSammy) November 2, 2021

I know they are raising awareness #Uzalo but the act was too much, I couldn t watch anymore pic.twitter.com/nLcwP6Gutj

Kwanele Chillibite khumalo (@KwaneleKumalo) November 2, 2021

I hate that scene they should address it in a different way

Whistle Blower (@sikhosanasa) November 2, 2021

Thats what socity does these days take videos and post on social media while a persin is being robbed and even beatten to death

KhoeleJS (@KJShebe) November 2, 2021

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