A teenager’s show-off of a luxury gift from her alleged boyfriend, Ntsikelelo Kamanga, spiralled into a major controversy, forcing her to retreat from social media amid raging backlash.
Social media blasts teen for exposing alleged relationship with Joburg pastor
Known as mini.enhle online, the girl did not anticipate becoming the centre of a scandal involving disturbing allegations against Joburg pastor Ntsikelelo Kamanga.
A seemingly innocent celebration of a fourth anniversary gift, an iPhone 15 Pro Max, from her boyfriend, quickly turned contentious when users on X (formerly Twitter) calculated the implications of their relationship timeline.
Concerns were raised about the age difference, considering mini.enhle is currently in Grade 12, suggesting that the relationship may have started when she was just 13 or 14 years old.
This sparked a wave of backlash, as users on social media began to question the appropriateness and legality of their relationship, escalating into accusations and moral judgments against her and her unnamed partner.
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Amid the social media storm, users pieced together clues from mini.enhle’s now-deleted posts, identifying her partner as Ntsikelelo Kamanga through details like his hands, silhouette, and vehicle number plate.
Kamanga, a married man and a pastor at the Pentecostal Protestant Church, was thus outed as the alleged ‘blesser’ in the relationship.
This revelation has since cast a shadow over his professional and personal reputation, aligning his name with serious accusations.
The Pentecostal Protestant Church has since responded with a stern statement condemning the alleged actions, distancing itself from Kamanga’s behaviour, and calling for a thorough investigation before making any judgments.
“In light of a specific incident, We feel it’s important to address some serious allegations that have come to light. Let us be clear: We unequivocally condemn any behavior or actions that go against the values of decency, respect, and integrity. It’s crucial to recognize that individual actions do not reflect the values or beliefs of the Pentecostal Protestant Church National.
“We want to make it clear that we have no association with or support for the actions in question. Such behaviour is unacceptable and has no place in our society. We urge everyone to withhold judgment until all facts are thoroughly investigated and justice is served. We remain committed to promoting a safe and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Thank you for your understanding,” the church wrote in a statement.