#TheQueen: Abuse scene causes a stir on social media
A scene that triggered viewers' emotions was when Kea Khoza played Dineo Moeketsi being beaten up by her partner, Tebogo (Fezile Makhanya).
Last night’s episode on the drama series, The Queen, had viewers openly condemning women abuse in South Africa on social media.
Tebogo beat Kea so much to a point that she started bleeding.
WATCH THE SCENE:
https://twitter.com/asandamagaqa/status/986687242419822592
The public reacted by voicing out their concerns on Twitter. Here are some tweets:
Dear ladies,
Kea issue must be a learning curve, stop saying “he loves me & he’s trying to change” this is what will change. You’re dead.8ta Gents,
Your woman isn’t a punching bag if you fail to take her to PLK please don’t take her to her grave.
Tebogo is US.#TheQueenMzansi— Mahlatši• (@Moses_Maibelo) April 18, 2018
1. Any abuse survivor will tell you that when it’s all said and done, the main person you will struggle forgiving is yourself for continuing to stay. 2. Men Abusers are REAL men. They are your brothers, uncles & colleagues. Normal people njhe. #TheQueenMzansi
— Hlami (@Hlamz) April 18, 2018
The sad part it's that ladies love guys like Tebogo#TheQueenMzansi pic.twitter.com/9Cgp5Oob3W
— Buhle Nzimande (@nzinzimaweni) April 18, 2018
Can we take a moment to pray for women who go through this on a daily 🙏🏽💔 #TheQueenMzansi
— Dr Moeketsi (@AusBassie) April 18, 2018
This episode took me back when I witnessed my mother being hit and burnt in a stove by my father. I was only 9 years old but the picture is still clear in my mind #TheQueenMzansi pic.twitter.com/6aLzwJspOP
— Mlamli (@mlamli021) April 18, 2018
Am I the only who felt like Tebogo was Punching the whole SA #TheQueenMzansi pic.twitter.com/DWgpP2zAJJ
— Neo Mabote😜 (@Neo_Abs_SA) April 18, 2018
What you need to know about women abuse:
According to Parliament of the Republic of South Africa abuse is any form of behaviour that causes fear, bodily harm and a person to do things against their will.
The parliament also states, some of the causes of violence against women and children, stems from the low status of women in the home and in society.
It happens when men abuse power and positions of authority in order to control women and children.
If you need help, here is a list of places you can contact:
- People Opposed to Women Abuse (POWA) on 011-591-6803/Email: info@powa.co.za
- Stop Gender Abuse – Toll-free helpline on 0800-150-150.
- Family and Marriage Association of SA – Phone 011-975-7106/7.
- The Trauma Centre -Phone: 021 465 7373.
