Heart-wrenching revelations shake Mzansi’s perception of the glam king of South African showbiz.

Johannesburg, South Africa – In an emotionally charged interview that left viewers in tears, actress and TV personality Palesa Madisakwane has come forward with explosive allegations — claiming that Somizi Mhlongo, beloved choreographer, fashionista, and reality star, was never present in their daughter Bahumi’s life.

Wiping away tears during the sit-down, Palesa bravely opened up about three decades of silence, struggle, and heartbreak — revealing how behind the glitz and Instagram-perfect life, there lies a father who allegedly turned his back on his child.

 “HE TOLD ME TO AB0RT OUR DAUGHTER”

In the most jaw-dropping moment of the interview, Palesa said:

“When I told Somizi I was pregnant with Bahumi, he told me to abort. He said, ‘How can I love a child when I don’t love the mother?’ I was shattered.”

She continued:

“I decided to keep her. I raised her. I became both mother and father. And for the past 30 years, I’ve done it mostly without his help.”

 A LIFE OF SILENCE AND STRUGGLE

Despite Somizi’s rise to fame and wealth from TV shows, endorsements, international gigs, and reality stardom, Palesa revealed that she and Bahumi still struggle to this day.

“We don’t have a car. We don’t own a home. My daughter catches rides or walks when she has auditions. It breaks me.”

She paused, her voice cracking:

“Somizi drives million-rand cars. Wears outfits that cost more than some people’s annual salaries. But his own daughter… she’s out here hustling without his support.”

 “BAHUMI TRIES TO BE STRONG, BUT IT HURTS HER”

Palesa revealed that while Bahumi maintains a composed image publicly, the emotional scars run deep:

“She puts on a brave face. But every time her dad posts his luxury lifestyle or speaks about fatherhood publicly, she breaks down. She asks me, ‘Why am I not enough?’”

The family, according to Palesa, has not received consistent financial support, nor any active co-parenting since Bahumi was a child.

 SOMIZI’S CAMP: SILENCE SO FAR

At the time of publication, Somizi has not responded publicly to the claims. Repeated attempts to contact his management have gone unanswered.

However, insiders close to the entertainer say he was “caught off guard” by the timing of the exposé — especially in light of his recent pregnancy claim and renewed public attention.

 SOCIAL MEDIA IN UPROAR

The hashtag #BahumiDeservesBetter has started trending on X (formerly Twitter), with many South Africans expressing shock, anger, and support for Bahumi and Palesa:

“Somizi parading around as a father-to-be while neglecting the daughter he already has? Disgusting.”

“Imagine raising a child for 30 years while the other parent is busy flaunting Louis Vuitton and Rolls Royces. Palesa is a queen.”

“This is why generational trauma continues — men who run away from responsibility while the world cheers for their ‘fabulous’ lives.”

 THE PATERNITY PUZZLE?

Palesa also hinted at long-standing emotional damage stemming from Somizi’s refusal to acknowledge Bahumi fully:

“There was a time he even questioned if she was his. We had to do a paternity test. After all that, he still disappeared.”

 MENTAL HEALTH, LEGACY & THE ROAD AHEAD

Palesa says she’s speaking out now not to shame, but to heal — and to ensure Bahumi’s voice and pain is heard.

“We’ve protected his image long enough. But silence breeds more harm. Bahumi is a young woman now. She deserves more than silence and shade.”