Just weeks after the public breakup of Mzansi’s social media “it” couple, Themba “Grootman” Selahle and Gcinile Twala, a sex tape featuring the two have surfaced online, sparking outrage and speculation.
The video, which has been widely shared on social media, raises legal questions about revenge porn and digital abuse.
The leaked video allegedly shows Grootman and Gcinile engaging in intimate activities. While Grootman denies being behind the leak, the situation has drawn attention to revenge porn—a crime under South African law.
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Revenge porn involves the dissemination of sexually explicit material without the subject’s consent, often as a means of retaliation after a breakup. Under the Cybercrimes Act, those who share such material can face sentences of up to three years in prison or fines.
Legal expert Ahmore Burger-Smidt explains that revenge porn constitutes digital abuse.
It occurs when explicit photos or videos are shared without the subject’s consent, often as a way to retaliate against someone who has refused to provide certain benefits. Victims of revenge porn are encouraged to seek legal advice and take action.
Grootman claims that Gcinile leaked the video herself for sympathy and accuses her of delaying abuse accusations post-breakup.
He plans to pursue legal action against her. Meanwhile, social media users have expressed shock and anger over the leaked footage, emphasizing that leaking intimate content is unacceptable behaviour.
Netizens have demanded justice for Gcinile, condemning the alleged revenge porn. The online community’s outcry underscores the seriousness of this issue and highlights the need for legal intervention.
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