Top 5 SA celebrities who allegedly can’t speak English properly

Top 5 South African Celebrities Allegedly Not Fluent in English!

South Africa, being a diverse nation with 11 official languages, relies on English as the language of communication. However, there are some South African celebrities who are purportedly not proficient in English and struggle to speak it fluently compared to their native languages.

Here are the top 5 South African celebrities who have allegedly faced criticism for their English-speaking abilities:

Babes Wodumo

The popular Gqom artist, known for her hit track “Hololo,” has been targeted on social media for her command of the English language. Despite the criticism, the 27-year-old singer remains unfazed, stating that English is not her first language and she did not attend prestigious schools.

Proud of her Zulu heritage, Babes Wodumo has garnered support from fans who believe she should be allowed to express herself in English as she sees fit.

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Makhadzi

Hailing from Mashamba in the Limpopo province, Makhadzi, a talented Venda artist, has openly admitted her limitations in English. Instead, she prefers to communicate in Sotho/Pedi.

Although she has faced scrutiny for linguistic errors, particularly substituting “public relationships” for “public relations,” Makhadzi remains unaffected by the criticism.

Thuthuka Mthembu

Renowned for her role as Nonka on the SABC 1 soapie “Uzalo,” Thuthuka Mthembu, a 21-year-old actress, faced backlash on social media due to a grammatical error in one of her tweets.

The incident caused such uproar that she eventually deleted the tweet.

Papa Penny

Musician and reality TV star Papa Penny openly embraces his unconventional English-speaking style, seemingly taking pride in it.

While he has been subjected to online criticism, his fans defend him by emphasizing that his focus should be on his music and show rather than conforming to conventional English-speaking standards.

Sana Mchunu

Best known for her portrayal of Zodwa on the drama series “Gomora” aired on Mzansi Magic, Sana Mchunu reportedly struggles with speaking English fluently. Even in real life, the 44-year-old actress is perceived to have difficulty with the language.

Sana’s upbringing in a disadvantaged family in Soweto and her teenage pregnancy disrupted her education, but she eventually discovered her talent for acting, leading her to the entertainment industry.

It is important to note that this article is not intended to criticize or demean anyone. Rather, it serves as a reminder that fluency in English does not determine one’s intelligence or potential for success in life.