The explosive drama surrounding DJ Zinhle and her husband, Murdah Bongz, has taken a deeply personal turn, shifting focus from the allegations of infidelity to the betrayal felt among female friends and acquaintances in the entertainment industry.
At the center of this new confrontation is social media personality and podcast host Seemah, who ignited the public fury of DJ Zinhle after making highly disrespectful comments about Murdah Bongz on a podcast platform.
The incident occurred during a period when Murdah Bongz was heavily trending due to widespread and detailed cheating allegations that had rocked the celebrity coupleโs public image.
Amidst this chaos, Seemah took the opportunity to weigh in on the drama on her podcast, “Spreading Humour.”
The comment that caused the most offense was the one that sparked the title of this report.
“For those who did not know Simma called DJs in husband [a dog] guys just imagine.”
The term, carrying significant derogatory weight in the context of infidelity, was a direct attack on Murdah Bongzโs character and a major insult to his wife.
During the discussion, Seemah allegedly commented on the superficial innocence of Murdah Bongzโs public persona, stating that he “seems like such a decent guy.”
She continued the thought by saying, “You look at him and think ‘Zinhle won,’ kanti [he is a dog].”
This public, televised insult came at a vulnerable time for DJ Zinhle, who was already dealing with the humiliation and stress of the cheating allegations being circulated by various bloggers and accusers.
DJ Zinhleโs reaction was immediate, emotional, and public, delivered through a deeply felt video response on her own social media platform.
The video, which appeared to show the usually composed DJ Zinhle visibly heartbroken and disappointed, was a direct and emotional appeal against the disrespect.
“DJ was um very heartbroken because of that you guys.”
“She felt very disrespected especially because she says she like communicate with um Sema a lot.”
The betrayal was compounded by the personal history between the two women.
DJ Zinhle expressed profound disappointment that a friend or close acquaintance would choose a public forum, rather than a private conversation, to air such a vicious insult against her husband.
“She was so surprised to see her on the podcast like insulting her husband like that.”
Zinhleโs response video highlighted the depth of the personal slight: “I have been trying to ignore all the stuff that’s been happening on social media and the disrespect that comes with it, but nothing hit me harder than someone calling my husband [a dog],” she said in the video.
The superstar lamented the lack of communication: “She could have reached out to me if she was concerned, but she went straight to TikTok.”
“You guys are doing a lot.”
“You guys are brave.”
The celebrityโs call-out was not just about defending her husband; it was about condemning the culture of public character assassination, particularly when perpetuated by those within her own professional and social circle.
The fierce public backlash and the emotional response from DJ Zinhle appear to have had the intended effect, leading to a swift and comprehensive apology from Seemah.
“Simma finally apologized to guys.”
The apology was reportedly two-fold, showing a clear attempt to manage the damage both privately and publicly.
“She says she um called DJ and play and apologized.”
This private phone call was the crucial first step, acknowledging the personal nature of the offense and the disrespect shown to a professional acquaintance.
Furthermore, Seemah promised a public mea culpa on the very platform where the insult was delivered.
“She will also um talk about it on spreading mass the next Sunday and apologize there as well.”
This commitment to publicly rectify the mistake on her own podcast is a necessary gesture to reclaim a semblance of professionalism and respect in the public eye.
In her attempts to explain the reasoning behind her hurtful comments, Seemah brought forth a detail that speaks to the chaotic and often misinformed nature of social media gossip.
The explanation involved a video of DJ Zinhle that was circulating at the time.
“The video she saw of DJs in Leon being sad.”
Seemah claimed that she “thought she was referring to that um whole cheating situation,” assuming the visible distress was a current reaction to the Murdah Bongz rumors.
However, she later realized, “she did not know that was just an old video.”
This revelation highlights a dangerous trend in digital commentary: rapid, judgmental analysis based on de-contextualized or outdated content.
Seemah used a video of an old emotional moment, mistakenly believing it was a current reaction to the cheating scandal, to justify her “dog” comment as a sympathetic, “girls girl” defense of a heartbroken friend.
The reality, however, was that her comments were based on entirely false premises and inflicted unnecessary pain on someone she claims to communicate with regularly.
The incident has drawn in other industry figures, with established personalities like Lerato Kganyago stepping in to offer support for DJ Zinhle and publicly speaking out on the importance of respect in the industry.
This indicates that the matter has transcended a personal feud and become a central discussion point about ethical boundaries in celebrity commentary, especially from those who know the subjects personally.
The case of Seemahโs apology and explanation serves as a profound warning to content creators and podcasters.
In the pursuit of trending content and engaging drama, the rush to judgmentโespecially when involving deeply personal attacksโcan have serious personal and professional consequences.
The failure to verify context, such as mistaking an old emotional video for a current reaction, demonstrates a fundamental lapse in journalistic responsibility, even within the context of gossip or humor-based content.
DJ Zinhle’s pain stemmed from the dual betrayal: the alleged infidelity of her husband and the public, venomous attack from an acquaintance she considered close.
The fact that the comment was delivered under the guise of “sympathy” or “humor” only exacerbated the feeling of being targeted and disrespected.
The public nature of Zinhle’s distress, a rare sight for the private star, underscores the severity of Seemah’s verbal assault.
While Seemah has now issued both private and promised public apologies, the damage has been done.
The “dog” comment will forever be linked to Murdah Bongz in the public consciousness, and the trust between Seemah and DJ Zinhle has been profoundly, and perhaps irreparably, fractured.
The entire episode serves as a powerful reminder that in the interconnected world of South African celebrity, proximity to fame does not grant immunity from responsibility or the right to engage in public cruelty.
It is a crucial case study in the consequences of unchecked commentary and the power of a celebrity’s emotional response to hold irresponsible commentators accountable for their actions.
The public apology is the final, forced act in this drama, a necessary move to mitigate the professional fallout from a thoughtless, but widely amplified, act of digital disrespect.
The ultimate takeaway for all content creators is clear: verify your context, and never mistake gossip for a license to be cruel.
The public now awaits Seemah’s next public apology on her podcast, marking the official close to this specific, humiliating chapter of the larger Murdah Bongz and DJ Zinhle scandal.
