Mihlali Ndamase Speaks Out with Apology to LGBTQIA+ Community

Popular Mzansi YouTuber Mihlali Ndamase has issued an apology to the LGBTQIA+ community for using derogatory phrases during a recent livestream

Mihlali sparked a heated debate on social media after going live on Instagram calling her ex-boyfriend Leeroy Sidambe a “double adapter”, suggesting he is bisexual.

After facing backlash on social media, Mihlali released a statement on her Instagram stories acknowledging the hurt caused to a community that has been a significant source of support throughout her career.

“I would like to apologise to LGBTQIA+ family; my intention was not to harm or offend with the phrases used during my live. I acknowledge that a significant portion of my support comes from the LGBTQIA+ community, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the love and support you have shown me since the beginning of my career,” she wrote.