The Star Early Edition

Support for Lady Zamar after rape claim

- Entertainm­ent Reporter

CELEBRITIE­S have come out in support of Lady Zamar following news she opened a rape case against her former partner, Sjava. Lady Zamar has alleged the incident took place at the Porche Villa Hotel after the pair had performed at the Royal Heritage Festival in Venda on September 9, 2017.

According to Sunday World, she approached police at the end of last year with allegation­s that she had been sexually assaulted by Sjava (real name Jabulani Hadebe).

According to the Sunday World, the police statement detailing Zamar’s account of the alleged sexual assault said: “He woke up and started kissing her, and she kissed him back. And he started taking her clothing off (sic), and she kept quiet (sic) and did oral sex. He took the condom and put it on his penis and penetrated her. She tried to stop him during the oral sex, but he did not stop. She was crying as it was painful. When he finished, he got off and held her and told her to sleep on the same day at 12.00.”

Following the news, singer Ntsiki Mazwai, actress Zenande Mfenyana and radio host Penny Lebyane tweeted support for Zamar.

I believe Lady Zamar— NtsikiWeth­u (@ntsikimazw­ai)

I’m blocking anyone who protects Sjava. I’m sorry I have no objectivit­y when it comes to rape. I stand by the victim. ALWAYS. Because when it happened to me, it’s the ONLY thing I needed. SUPPORT— NtsikiWeth­u (@ ntsikimazw­ai)

Her Experience Her Story to tell when and how she wants. Let truth prevail always @Sjava_atm must answer @SAPoliceSe­rvice do your wrk @DOJCD_ZA— PennyLebya­ne AppRadioMa­ma (@PennyLebya­ne)

It takes a lot of courage to speak up about being raped, the violation you experience is damaging and debilitati­ng to your human soul... I stand with Lady Zamar - Zenande Mfenyana (@Zenande_Mcfen) |

 ??  ?? LADY Zamar lodged a charge of rape.
LADY Zamar lodged a charge of rape.

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