Trouble In Paradise For Mihlali Ndamase and Leeroy Sidambe Amid GBV Allegations Surfacing Online
Award-winning social media personality and beauty queen Mihlali Ndamase and her estranged lover and businessman Leeroy Sidambe have been the epicenter of controversy on the socials amid scandalous allegations of abuse from both sides.
The commotion began when Ndamase took to her Instagram to upload several stories of herself with cuts and scrapes with the caption: “Thank you my angel @leeroy_mab.”
A screenshot of Mihlali’s post on her Instagram Story | SUPPLIED
A screenshot of Mihlali’s post on her Instagram Story | SUPPLIED
Sidambe took to his Instagram account to iron out his side of the story with a lengthy statement. In the document, uploaded as a screenshot of a typed-out writing on the 5th of August 2024, Leeroy affirmed his stance against women abuse whilst giving his version of events concerning the state of their tumultuous relationship.
“I, Dumezweni Leeroy Sidambe, would like to address recent allegations that have surfaced on 04 August 2024 regarding gender-based violence against my partner Mihlali Ndamase.
“I have always upheld the values of respect, [and] equality in our relationship and interactions. It is disheartening to see how quickly misinformation and manipulation can spread and how easily someone’s character can be called into question without a thorough understanding of the facts.
“As someone who has experienced the disturbing and hurtful impact of these issues personally, I empathize with victims of gender-based violence.” said Sidambe on the statement.
Leeroy countered Mihlali’s story picture with a graphic account of the alleged abuse he has suffered at the hands of Ndamase.
“On 04 August 2024, Mihlali Ndamase attempted to contacted [SIC] me by placing a total of 78 calls, of which were not attended to as I had fallen asleep. Mihlali then arrived at my residence and persistently requested that my son open for her so she could see me. Upon arriving, as my son recollects, she headed to the kitchen to equip herself with a knife in the attempt of stabbing me as she allegedly was shown evidence of me being unfaithful. Mihlali Ndamase then came to my bedroom as I was asleep to confront me for being unfaithful and attempted to stab me of which I then protected myself by pushing her away from me resulting in her sustaining her injuries as she made contact with the wall. My son then came to my rescue after hearing me shouting and pleading for Mihlali not to kill me.” Leeroy said.
Sidambe also expressed dismay at Mihlali using her platform to propagate “harmful allegations” against him, stating that not only was the impression she was making wrong but that there were witnesses who would attest to him not being abusive towards her. He further revealed that Mihlali had a history of assaulting him. damaging his property, and losing control because of substance abuse.
“With this being said, I would like to inform you that Mihlali has a long history of physically assaulting me and damaging my property especially when she is under the influence of substances I cannot name. It is important that there is a plethora of witnesses, my children, and bystanders whom [SIC] can attest to me not ever laying a hand on her during/after any altercations but always deflecting and defending myself accordingly. It is unfortunate that Mihlali Ndamase would use her platform to spread these harmful allegations to ploy [SIC] against my public image in the attempt of being revengeful,” said Leeroy.
A screenshot of Leeroy’s statement via his Instagram Story | SUPPLIED
Mihlali countered Leeroy’s move by posting again on her Instagram story. Although she didn’t directly address Leeroy, she alluded to him being a narcissist after he’d shared his side of the story.
This is a developing story.