“Double Adapter” War: Mihlali Ndamase and Leeroy Sidambe’s Explosive Fallout Goes Nuclear

It started with a toxic breakup. Then came the allegations of assault. But now, what was once a whispered celebrity scandal has erupted into a full-blown media storm, as Mihlali Ndamase, South Africa’s digital darling, goes public with claims that Leeroy Sidambe, her ex-boyfriend and controversial businessman, has been living a double life—not just emotionally, but sexually.

And with both parties flinging bombshells like live grenades on Instagram, the drama has officially reached DEFCON 1.

“Call That Man a Double Adapter!”

The phrase hit the algorithm like wildfire. In a now-viral Instagram Story, Mihlali addressed Sidambe’s accusations that she was using illegal substances during their relationship—a claim she denies with fury.

“Since you want to be petty on social media,” she snapped, staring directly into the camera lens, “please ask that double adapter what he’s on. After nine, which substance am I taking, really?”

Within hours, #DoubleAdapter was trending on South African Twitter, TikTok users reenacted the clapback with wigs and props, and a new line of unlicensed t-shirts surfaced in Rosebank Mall with the phrase printed across them.

But behind the viral one-liner lies a darker, tangled story—one involving police reports, hospital visits, and a bitter legal battle brewing just beneath the surface.

A Relationship Under Fire

Back in August, Mihlali stunned fans when she published an open letter revealing that her relationship with Sidambe had been “toxic and physically harmful.” She detailed sleepless nights, a stifling emotional environment, and “moments where [she] didn’t know if [she] would make it to the next morning.”

A week later, leaked footage showed her leaving a Bryanston compound barefoot and bruised, with police later confirming a domestic disturbance call was placed at 3:47 AM on July 28.

Sidambe responded by alleging he had been defending himself after Ndamase “lunged at him with a steak knife,” claiming her behavior had become volatile due to “recreational substance abuse.” He further stated that the influencer had made “unreasonable demands” that endangered both his public image and his marriage at the time of their affair.

What We Know (And What We Probably Shouldn’t)

In this latest chapter, sources close to both parties have come forward with unverified claims that:

A private investigator hired by Sidambe to “track her whereabouts” uncovered a second cellphone registered under Mihlali’s assistant’s name, used allegedly to communicate with an unnamed international DJ.

A voice note from Mihlali sent to her inner circle alludes to a “three-man triangle” and implies “it wasn’t just Pulane.” Whether this refers to Sidambe’s rumored bisexuality or other affairs is unclear.

A private clinic receipt leaked anonymously appears to show treatment for “abrasions to the wrist and bruising,” billed under a pseudonym later linked to Mihlali’s birth date.

The gloves are off—and what started as a lovers’ spat has become a warzone of accusations, leaks, and veiled threats.

Toxic or Transformative?

Despite the chaos, Mihlali has made it clear she views this moment not as a breakdown, but as a breakthrough.

“I’m not just healing for myself,” she wrote recently, “I’m healing for every girl who blamed herself after being bruised.”

She has launched a quiet support initiative on her YouTube channel called “Silence Isn’t Strength”, which spotlights anonymous stories from women in toxic relationships. Though critics accuse her of capitalizing on the drama for brand deals, her fanbase has largely rallied behind her with hashtags like #StandWithMihlali and #NoMoreSilence.

As for Sidambe, he’s remained mostly offline since the “double adapter” storm broke—though one cryptic tweet from his burner account has resurfaced:

“Not everything said in anger is true. But everything denied in fear is worth questioning.”

The Courtroom Ahead

Insiders confirm that both parties are assembling legal teams, not only for defamation, but also in anticipation of a potential civil suit involving emotional damages.

If the matter proceeds to court, it could become one of the most watched celebrity cases in South Africa since the Bonang-Motale Twitter defamation trial of 2020.

And while the truth behind the “double adapter” remains murky, one thing is clear: South Africa is watching—and it’s no longer just about gossip.