Actor Lunga Shabalala Allegedly Assaults Uber Driver After Altercation with Girlfriend
Popular South African actor, model, and television presenter, Lunga Shabalala has denied assault accusations levelled against him.
The former Selimathunzi presenter made headlines recently after reports emerged on social media that he was allegedly involved in a physical altercation with an Uber driver on September 22. The incident reportedly occurred at a petrol station in Sandton, Johannesburg, after the driver allegedly slapped Shabalala’s girlfriend during a ride.
Popular South African actor, model, and television presenter, Lunga Shabalala has denied assault accusations levelled against him.
The former Selimathunzi presenter made headlines recently after reports emerged on social media that he was allegedly involved in a physical altercation with an Uber driver on September 22. The incident reportedly occurred at a petrol station in Sandton, Johannesburg, after the driver allegedly slapped Shabalala’s girlfriend during a ride.
Shabalala said as a public figure, he strongly condemns any form of violence and is committed to fighting against gender-based violence (GBV).
“As a public figure, I understand the immense responsibility I carry in promoting positive behaviours, and I firmly stand against all forms of violence, including Gender-Based Violence (GBV). It is a societal scourge that we must all unite to combat, and I am deeply committed to supporting efforts that promote peace, equality, and respect,” he said.
The former Selimathunzi presenter also said that the allegations levelled against him, are not only false but also hurtful. He further urged the media and the public to refrain from spreading false allegations that could damage an individual’s reputation.
This is not the first time the latter has made headlines for the wrong reasons. In 2023, he made headlines after reports emerged that his ex-girlfriend Thando Thabethe had allegedly filed an interim protection order against him. This occurred after Shabalala allegedly stalked her and unexpectedly rocked up at her workplace following their breakup in 2022.
