Renowned chef Xolani Sabelo recently offered a public apology to his fiancée, Vuyokazi Nciweni, following the release of private voice recordings that surfaced across social media. In these recordings, Xolani was overheard speaking negatively about Vuyokazi during a conversation with the mother of his child, which quickly garnered widespread attention online.
Chef Xolani’s Response to the Leaked Voice Notes
In response to the backlash, Chef Xolani took to a live video broadcast to publicly address and apologize for his comments. Acknowledging his mistakes, Xolani admitted to his hurtful statements and expressed remorse, clarifying that his words were unfounded and spoken in a moment of emotional vulnerability.
During the live video, Xolani explained that he had been going through a difficult period and had ended up conversing with the mother of his child, which ultimately led to his inappropriate remarks. He clarified that his statements about Vuyokazi were untrue and not reflective of his real feelings.
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Chef Xolani Apologizes to Vuyokazi on a live
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Reasons Behind the Voice Note Leak
In his apology video, Xolani alleged that the mother of his child was responsible for leaking the voice notes. According to Xolani, she may have shared the recordings in hopes of rekindling their past relationship. Despite this, he took full responsibility for his actions and acknowledged the hurt he had caused.
He further extended his apologies to Vuyokazi and her family and his own family, expressing regret for the disappointment his behaviour may have caused.
Reactions and Social Media Response
Shortly after Xolani’s live apology, a TikTok user shared video clips, further circulating his statements and his plea for forgiveness. The incident quickly became a topic of discussion on social media, with various reactions from fans and followers.
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A Look at Xolani and Vuyokazi’s Engagement
Chef Xolani and Vuyokazi, who stars in the reality TV show Izingane Zesithembu, announced their engagement in August. Vuyokazi shared photos of their engagement ceremony on social media, expressing her happiness following her recent separation from Mpumelelo Mseleku, the father of her two children.
The couple’s engagement brought a wave of support and excitement from fans, adding to the shock and disappointment many expressed following the recent incident.