Singer Babes Wodumo Assaulted by Boyfriend on Instagram Live

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Fans were enraged in the early hours of Monday, after watching SA singer Babes Wodumo being assaulted by her a man believed to be her longtime boyfriend Mampintsha, on Instagram Live.

The video was shared on Babes’ Instagram, and it appears she hid the camera and went live to let people of the alleged assault.

According to TshishaLive, Babes can be heard swearing at the man. The man then responded by slapping her. He walked away, and returned later to hit her again.

SA stars as well as citizens are rallying round the singer while calling for Manpintsha’s arrest and prosecution.

Cassper Nyovest, DJ Zhinle, Boity, Amanda Black and SA Minister for Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa are among those who have condemned the action.

1. We're absolutley horrified by the actions of Musician Mapmpintsha @MampintshaNuz caught on video where he brutally abuses Internationally celebrated Artist @BABESWODUMO. We do not only condemn this senseless act but call on @BABESWODUMO to immediately press charges against him pic.twitter.com/K7W1cyO0aO

— Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) March 4, 2019

I dont understand men who beat women. That shit just does not makes sense!!!!! Fucking Pigs!!!!

— R.M Phoolo (@casspernyovest) March 4, 2019

I’m not exactly sure what the law says, but can’t @SAPoliceService arrest Mampintsha first just because a crime was committed and there’s proof, even if Babes hasn’t pressed charges? Babes needs support to know we have her back, I hope she presses charges and leaves,And heals.

— #POWER – OUT NOW (@AmandaBlackSA) March 4, 2019

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