Digital influencer and motivational speaker Perseverance Maremeni, better known as Madam Speaker, has taken to social media to voice her disapproval of Mihlali Ndamase’s recent open letter video. The well-known beauty influencer, posted a letter on YouTube where she admitted to being involved in a controversial and toxic relationship with businessman Leeroy Sidambe. In her letter, Ndamase described the relationship with Sidambe as toxic and acknowledged the damage it caused.
She also highlighted the importance of educating oneself on the impact of gender-based violence (GBV) on both individuals and families. The letter, meant to address her role in the high-profile relationship, quickly became a topic of public debate. Sidambe has denied physically abusing Ndamase, saying she made 77 missed calls to him before arriving at his home, brandishing a knife.
It is not known whether Ndamase has opened charges against him, or if Sidambe has done the same against Ndamase. Madam Speaker did not hold back in her response on Instagram, saying: Her comments have resonated with many social media users who feel that Ndamase’s letter failed to fully address the pain caused to Sidambe’s ex-wife, Mary-Jane, and her children. Many social media users agree with her comments, saying they believe Ndamase is now facing the consequences of her actions.
On Twitter, user @Menzi__Nxumalo stated: “Mihlali must go & apologise to Mary-Jane — what she did was wrong & just like that, what goes aro.