Update: Babes Wodumo has reportedly laid charges against Mampintsha for the incident that was captured live on Instagram.
A live Instagram video from South African singer Babes Wodumo sparked outrage on Twitter when it showed her being slapped around by her boyfriend Mampintsha, another local musician.
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Though the video has since disappeared, it was recorded by many fans who have since shared the footage on YouTube and Twitter.
Just now on Instagram this live broadcast of Mampintsha beating Babes Wodumo
— Zakhele Mtolo (@Zakhele) March 3, 2019pic.twitter.com/IwfHWOiST8
Since the incident, Babes’ supporters flooded Twitter with calls for Mampintsha’s arrest.
Mute Mampintsha
— Ofentse Mwase
Arrest Mampintsha
Stop Booking Mampintsha
Sies maan. Women are weaker than men physically, and you are using that to your advantage. Should be ashamed of yourself.(@unclescrooch) March 4, 2019
If South Africa does not make an example of Mampintsha they have not only failed Babes Wodumo they have failed South African Women. This is bigger than just one couple. There is a woman abuse crisis.
— Kudzai/ (@Mr_SuitUp) March 4, 2019
At least six Mampintsha-related hashtags also began trending Monday morning, including #fuckmampintsha, #mampintshaistrash, and #arrestmampintsha.
South African musicians also rallied together to call out his actions, including Reason and DJ Zinhle.
— #Azania(@ReasonHD) March 4, 2019
I'm. Actually abit shook at some. Of the comments. Some niggaz are like but their in a relationship though, it happens.
— Rouge (@Rouge_Rapper) March 4, 2019
She probably did something.
We must all mind our business..
Who raised you bruv!??Some South-African men need a wake up call.
Government officials and political leaders also joined the Twitter conversation. Arts and culture minister Nathi Mthethwa called for Wodumo to press charges.
“Babes must be protected she was courageous to expose this monster clearly he is used to beating her up,” wrote former police minister Fikile Mbalula.
Though many believe that the star recorded the video as a cry for help, she has not yet addressed the matter. Additionally, Mampintsha has yet to issue a statement.
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