In a heart-wrenching revelation that has rippled through South Africa, Makhadzi (real name Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona) has claimed she had a traumatic experiences with gender-based violence.
On June 25, the award-winning artist took to Facebook to share a deeply personal account of an alleged assault at the hands of her boyfriend, shocking many fans and prompting important discussions about the pervasive issue of domestic violence in the country.
In a now-deleted series of posts, Makhadzi shared graphic images of her injuries, underscoring the severity of the situation.
“I was beaten like a chicken on Christmas Day. I will tell my story. Just know that my album, #OneWomanStanding, is coming. And it might be my last because they’ll kill me the moment I expose them,” she claimed, adding that her upcoming album contains secrets she feels compelled to disclose due to her love for music.
“Just say RIP now, because I know I’m revealing a lot, I’m digging my own grave,” she warned, indicating the gravity of her situation.
Makhadzi’s posts also hinted at the reluctance of society to empathise with victims of such violence.
“Whatever I posted is not a mistake. I just deleted some pictures to avoid being blocked by Facebook. I will go live today at 18:00 to explain the story. I know a lot of people will judge me, but I have made my mind up about that,” she continued.
“As I am talking, I don’t know if I must stand or sit because of how I was beaten,” she shared.
She added, “I am here ready without fear, ready to die because living with a secret that someone nearly killed me hits me more than anything. He beat me to impress his family.”
She also claimed there was a woman present during her assault who laughed while she endured the violence.
This statement raises critical questions about the societal responses to domestic abuse, particularly the complicity of bystanders.
Makhadzi’s recent dating history has been fraught with public interest. Makhadzi has not disclosed which partner is implicated in her allegations of abuse.
