South African actress and presenter Stephanie Sandows has spoken out in a powerful new Instagram video. She addressed online bullying, harsh judgment, and the personal attacks she’s received after her divorce.
In the emotional reel, Stephanie reveals that people have judged her not just as a public figure — but as a mother and wife. She says she stayed silent for a long time, even though people continued to speak on her private life.
“It was okay when you were attacking me,” she said. “You judged me as a mother, a wife… and I kept quiet.”
But things went too far when her friend got dragged into the situation. Stephanie made the video to set the record straight — not for herself, but for someone she cares about.
“My friend has nothing to do with my divorce. NOTHING. So stop. Leave her alone.”
Stephanie said many people told her not to post the video. They advised her to stay quiet. But after seeing her friend being bullied online, she couldn’t stay silent any longer.
“I was told to ignore it. To let it go. But I couldn’t. I’m doing this because people are being hurt.”
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A Message About Respect and Boundaries
In the video, Stephanie says she understands that people are curious. But she reminded everyone that there are real people behind the headlines. Furthermore, she called out the harsh comments, gossip, and speculation.
“This bullying… it’s tiring. It’s cruel,” she said. “If you’re here to throw stones and play detective, please unfollow.”
Stephanie didn’t share any details about her divorce. But she made it clear that she’s tired of the rumors and the way innocent people are being pulled into something they didn’t choose.
Fans and Celebrities Respond with Support
The video received a strong reaction online. Fans and fellow celebs filled her comment section with love and support.
Moreover, many praised her for speaking up and defending her friend. Others shared their own stories about being judged or bullied.
Stephanie’s message is simple: she can handle public pressure — but she won’t tolerate harm done to others on her behalf.
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Background: Stephanie Sandows & Hungani Ndlovu’s Divorce
Stephanie Sandows and Hungani Ndlovu married on 23 February 2019, after years of dating since meeting on the set of Scandal! in 2015. Their relationship, marked by highs and lows, was shared candidly on YouTube via their channel.
In interviews, Stephanie admitted that marriage was more challenging than expected, and that at times it felt “draining,” even contemplating divorce in 2022 news24.com.
Rumors of their breakup began surfacing in late 2023. Gossip blogs and social media buzzed with speculations — some alleging infidelity and blaming Steph for the split. [2]
Hungani publicly dismissed the talk with a laughing emoji and labeled divorce rumors as “nonsense” [surgezirc.co.za]. Still, public opinion seemed divided, and many online users pointed fingers at Stephanie, painting her as the “problem” in the relationship.
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Who is the Friend Stephanie Defended?
In her recent Instagram video, Stephanie tagged Petronella Tshuma, most likely the friend she defended from online bullying thehistory.co.za. Petronella is a close friend and fellow actress, often referred to as Stephanie’s “children’s God‑Mama” and longtime confidante. Although the video didn’t explicitly name her, tagging Petronella indicates she was the target of the unfair online attacks.
