Lady Zamar retells her truth about being raped by Sjava on a newly premiered Showmax documentary series titled Unfollowed.
The show which is hosted by Thembekile Mrototo unpacks the growing phenomenon of cancel culture and its impact in South Africa.
In 2017, Lady Zamar opened a case of rape against Sjava, who maintained his innocence. The National Prosecuting Authority declined to prosecute, citing insufficient evidence.
In the first episode of the series, Lady Zamar reflected on everything that happened, as well as the continuous backlash she still receives on social media. Journalists, activists, and legal experts.
She claimed her boyfriend urged her to speak out about being raped by Sjava as he was tired of her lamenting and crying.
“When I started my boyfriend, I think it was August of that year, he was very tired. He was like I can’t keep listening to you talk about this, you cry every single day, and you are always a mess and every time you’re around people you keep smiling. Nobody knows, so we have to deal with this all the time, so I decided to speak out and say this is what happened,” the singer said.
I pray for you @lady zamar @Lady_Zamar✨ that you find healing #Unfollowed #Showmax pic.twitter.com/AQCArUGWcm
— Thembi Ndebele (@tndebele41) August 23, 2023
Lady Zamar’s supporters took to Twitter to show her love and exude support for her.
I’m so proud of Lady Zamar for going on the platform and speaking her truth. Hope this doesn’t stick to her name forever #Unfollowed
— DJ Letzz (@lethu_neev) August 23, 2023
Sjava is a rapists and he did rape Lady Zamar Why would she go lie on Showmax on #Unfollowed about the rape issue,what would she gain,We South Africans need to support her and stand by her,SA women supporting Sjava is a disgrace 🤔 and sad 😔 Let’s show this women some love ❤️ pic.twitter.com/HGYbrog3nk
— IG:Joy-Zelda (@joy_zelda) August 23, 2023
Me and my girls are on Lady Zamar side,We Believe Her pic.twitter.com/FSDpCK5y9r
— IG:Joy-Zelda (@joy_zelda) August 23, 2023
I loved what Lady Zamar said about not caring whether the public believes her or not because social media really does treat rallying behind survivors/victims like it’s some kind of currency or favour when in reality, justice is all they want.
— Ree (@Moanerleaser) August 23, 2023
