Award-winning content creator and beauty influencer Mihlali Ndamase has responded to recent allegations of abuse in her relationship with businessman Leeroy Sidambe. In an open letter, she highlighted that she is taking full accountability for her role in what she described as a “toxic dynamic.” Abuse allegations The drama unfolded earlier this month when, on 4 August, Ndamase posted photos of her bruised face on her Instagram Stories, tagging Sidambe with the caption: “Thank you, my angel.
” In response, Sidambe released a now-deleted statement in which he accused Ndamase of physical abuse and claimed he acted in self-defence on the night of the incident. According to Sidambe, Ndamase had made 78 unanswered calls before arriving at his residence, where she allegedly threatened him with a knife . He said that in an attempt to defend himself, he pushed her away, which resulted in her injuries as she “made contact with a wall.
” He also claimed that his son witnessed the incident and that Ndamase has a history of physically assaulting him, particularly when under the influence of substances. Leeroy Sidambe statement. Picture: Screenshot/Instagram ALSO READ: Mihlali Ndamase leaks Leeroy’s private number amid break-up drama Mihlali Ndamase’s open letter In her open letter, which has since gone viral on social media, Ndamase detailed the abuse she says she suffered in the relationship .
She said it began with verbal and emotional abuse and eventually escalated to phy.