Isencane Lengane, one of Mo Love’s most popular TV shows, is facing mounting criticism as viewers are increasingly turning their backs on it.

This shift has sparked discussions on social media, with many viewers using hashtags like #Sak’sFamilyDoesn’tHoldHimAccountable, expressing frustration about the lack of consequences for certain characters’ actions, particularly Saka’s.

People are even calling for a boycott of the show, questioning why it continues to air despite its controversial content.

If you’ve been following the show, it’s become clear that the source of its popularity lies in one key character: Isa, a young man who married at an extremely young age.

Isa’s character is portrayed as disrespectful, having no regard for authority figures, whether it’s his father, his wives, or anyone else in his life.

His disregard for authority sets the stage for his abusive behavior, both physically and verbally, toward his partner, Tandoor. This marked the beginning of the unraveling of the show’s reputation.

The producers of Moja Love, however, chose to ignore the growing concerns and allowed the show to continue.

They defended the show’s portrayal of real-life issues, such as gender-based violence and cultural intolerance, claiming it aimed to provoke discussion about these important topics.

While many viewers acknowledged that the show reflected harsh realities, the constant display of abuse and dysfunction quickly became too much for many to tolerate.

Despite the growing outcry from the public, Moja Love continued renewing the series. However, cracks in the storyline began to emerge. Isa began disrespecting Tandoor’s mother and father, and his actions started to escalate.

Tandoor’s father, who had only reconnected with her after she gained popularity, was portrayed as a man with ulterior motives, looking to rekindle a relationship with his daughter for personal gain.

This strained relationship added to the growing tension between Isa and his father, which continued to build throughout the show.

In the latest season, the feud reached a boiling point. Tandoor’s mother, determined to defend her honor, led a group of family members to confront Isa’s family.

This altercation over accusations that Tandoor was responsible for a tragedy in Isa’s life only added fuel to the fire.

As tensions escalated, Tandoor’s father attempted to mediate a discussion with Isa’s uncle, which quickly turned violent.

Isa, who had been harboring resentment towards Tandoor’s father for years, reacted aggressively, leading to a physical altercation.

The aftermath of this altercation was met with widespread condemnation. Viewers took to Twitter, demanding accountability for Isa’s behavior and questioning Moja Love’s decision to continue showcasing such toxicity.

The criticism was clear: Isa’s character had shown no growth since season one, and yet he continued to be rewarded with more seasons, allowing him to perpetuate his abusive actions.

Many viewers were frustrated by the lack of intervention and called for Moja Love to address the ongoing abuse and dysfunction instead of glorifying it for entertainment.

Despite these serious concerns, the show’s ratings remain high. Some viewers admitted that part of what kept them watching was the sheer disbelief at Isa’s actions and the constant chaos that unfolded on screen.

Moja Love, aware of this, seemed to capitalize on the dysfunction, knowing that the more outrageous and dysfunctional the content, the more likely viewers were to tune in.

This raised uncomfortable questions about why South African audiences continue to consume content that glorifies dysfunction and negative portrayals of their own culture.

In the end, while the show may reflect certain aspects of reality, the question remains: Why do we continue to support media that showcases the worst parts of our societies and cultures?

As viewers, we are left to wonder what it says about us as a collective that we continue to celebrate dysfunction, even at the expense of the values we claim to uphold.