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“We were shocked to hear about it (the alleged abuse)‚ we want the nation to know that we are against any kind of abuse against women. We were not even aware they were dating.” Welcome also revealed that Babes was now an independent artist and had started her own record label‚ Wena Wodumo Entertainment. “Afterall‚ we thank Mandla Maphumulo for discovering talent in Babes and grooming her to be where she currently is. We thank all those who supported our daughter‚ it truly showed how much she is loved.” Masechaba also faced major backlash for the way she handled the interview as Babes said she did not want to comment and then wept when the claims were been made.
SABC spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago however said that the SABC fully stands behind the manner in which Masechaba conducted the interview.
He seemed to take the stance that Masechaba had a “responsibility to expose what is happening.”
“There have been reports about the alleged abuse in print publications before, but as it happened on radio for some reason people are only reacting now.”
“She might have been on the show to promote her album, but Masechaba did what she had to do, and took advantage of the situation to ask about the abuse allegations,” Kganyago said.
He added: “Babes had the opportunity to answer or decline to speak up.”
He also spoke about the prevalence of domestic abuse in the media and said: “It’s our responsibility as a media house to deal and speak up on these issues.” – Sowetan