List of South African celebrities who have ditched their social media accounts

List of South African celebrities who have ditched their social media accounts

In recent years the internet has made several people overnight celebrities, and on the other hand, it has been privy for one’s man fall. However, South Africa hasn’t been spared from the global norm in the mix of things. Mzansi has seen several artists having their shot to fame in a blink of an eye, thanks to social media. These celebs include the bubbly exotic dancer Zodwa Wabantu not forgetting the late Killer Kau.

Several celebrities have had their fall in the mix of things, and social media has been said to be privy. In other daring incidents, we can say that celebrities have even committed suicide because of depression caused by social media backlash from the likes of Patrick Shai. However, we have managed to connect the dots and come up with a list of South African celebrities who have disappeared on social media for their mental wellbeing.

Prince Kaybee

Kaybee hogged headlines when his viral bedroom pictures flooded social. He has been on Twitter for years and has gained a huge following of late. However, a few weeks ago, the celebrated musician shared a cryptic tweet announcing his exit from the social media app.

Maggie Benedict

The bubbly actress Maggie Benedict ditched Twitter when a daring rumour flooded social media that she had bleached her daughter.

However, it was rumoured that she was nabbed for stealing to make matters worse. In the backdrop of these daring rumours, she decided to cut short her Twitter journey in 2013.

Sho Madjozi

Since her thrust into the limelight, she has won big of late. However, of late, Mzansi has been more than worried after she disappeared from the spotlight.

Her last post’s on Instagram dates back to December 31 2022.

South African celebrities who have ditched their social media accounts

Zahara

Rumour has it that she was forced out from the internet after viral pictures and videos of herself drunk surfaced. On Instagram, she last shared posts on October 2021.

Sophie Ndaba

She went awol on social media after serving her estranged husband Max Lichaba divorce papers. Her last posts were traced back to November 21.

Tweezy

The celebrated music DJ just went awol on Mzansi, and even now, we are still trying to connect the dots about his whereabouts.

Bucie

The bubbly personality didn’t just take a break from social media but took every content on her official handles down.

Khaya Mthethwa

He had a considerable following and was one of the most followed media personalities in Mzansi, but he has since ditched hIS accounts as of December 2021.