Rhythm City ‘Bra Kop’ Actor Setlhabi Taunyane Opens Up on How His Family Abandoned Him and Rejected His Zimbabwean Wife

Rhythm City ‘Bra Kop’ Actor Setlhabi Taunyane Opens Up on How His Family Abandoned Him and Rejected His Zimbabwean Wife

Setlhabi Taunyane, who is famously known for his role as ‘Bra Kop’ in Rhythm City, recently shared his personal struggles regarding his marriage to a Zimbabwean woman.

In an interview conducted on the King David’s Podcast, Taunyane revealed that his wife has faced significant rejection from his family due to her nationality, a revelation that has sparked widespread sympathy and discussions on social media.

Family Exclusion and Its Impact

Taunyane revealed that his own family has abandoned him just because he married a Zimbabwean wife.

He explained that how him and his Zimbabwean wife has often been excluded from family gatherings. He recounted a recent instance, saying,

“I just heard that one of my cousins in Diepkloop was getting married two weeks ago and no one phoned me.”

He emphasized that this exclusion affects more than just personal relationships:

“Once you are abandoned by the family, this issue extends beyond familial boundaries.”

Longstanding Marriage and Persistent Challenges

Despite the challenges, Taunyane reflected on their 17-year marriage with resilience. He stressed his commitment to overcoming the difficulties that arise from their situation.

“I’m trying my best, especially because my wife is from Zimbabwe,” Taunyane said.

He further elaborated on the struggles they face, noting,

“We have suffered because she’s from Zimbabwe. It hasn’t changed because I’m married to lekwerekwere (outsider).”

Public Sympathy and Social Media Reactions

Taunyane’s revelations have garnered significant attention on social media, with many users expressing sympathy and frustration over the treatment of Zimbabweans in South Africa.

His story has sparked discussions about xenophobia and the broader issues of discrimination faced by Zimbabwean expatriates.

Here are some of the reactions;

@TheRealSmomoh;

All strength to Bra Kop and his family.

@Mabaso614;

Sad to witness this.

But if he was married to an American or European, they wouldn’t have hated that overseas woman, but just because she is from Zimbabwe, they perceive her that way. Black on black hate is serious.

@Thendo_Khae_;

This hurts, when your family distances themselves from you it’s really painful and unfortunately you can’t do anything about it. Strength to him and his family

@LmkeletsoBooboo;

For 17 years and they still breathing through the wounds of not accepting shame
Families are just something else that are unexplainable forgetting that their kids also will get married too…His family is cruel

@FootballStage_1;

Strength to him and his wife

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