
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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