Outrage mounts over Isencane Lengane as viewers demand cancellation following April 20 episode
Moja Love ’s controversial reality series Isencane Lengane is once again at the center of public backlash after its April 20 episode aired, triggering renewed calls for the show’s cancellation over its alleged glorification of gender-based violence (GBV) and toxic relationship dynamics.
The episode, part of the show’s seventh season, sparked immediate outrage online, with viewers voicing concern for Thando Msomi, the wife of Siyacela Dlamuka. While the episode’s full details remain under wraps, its reception mirrors past uproars including a 2024 incident in which Siyacela admitted he had considered locking Thando and their child in a burning car during a mechanical failure.
Critics argue the show sensationalizes abuse for ratings, with Moja Love facing sharp criticism for its handling of the series. The channel was previously fined R50,000 by the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa (BCCSA) in 2023 for airing violent content yet the show continues to broadcast unfiltered conflict.
While some defend the series as a mirror to real societal issues, the overwhelming public sentiment now calls for its cancellation. Viewers accuse the network of normalizing abuse and failing to protect those involved.
Advocacy groups and concerned viewers are urging the public to boycott the program, submit formal complaints to the BCCSA, and demand accountability from Moja Love, as pressure builds on the channel to act before further harm is done.