Well known actor and presenter Dingaan Siyabonga Khumalo recently opened up about his difficult journey to gain access to his child after the mother denied him custody. In an emotional podcast interview with Mbono Media, Khumalo shared his heartbreaking experience of being unable to see his daughter, and the emotional toll it has taken on him.
During the interview, Khumalo revealed that he has not seen his daughter in years despite his best efforts to maintain a relationship with her. He stated that the mother of his child has denied him access and has even gone as far as to tell their daughter that he wants nothing to do with her.
"Wherever my daughter is, she is being told your father wants nothing to do with you," he said.
Khumalo's voice broke as he spoke about the pain of being separated from his child. He expressed his love and longing for his daughter and stated that he would do anything to have her back in his life. He also talked about the emotional toll that this experience has taken on him, saying that it has been difficult to cope.
The actor's struggle to see his child is not uncommon in South Africa, where custody battles and family disputes are common. However, Khumalo's story highlights the emotional trauma that parents go through when they are denied access to their children.
Khumalo's interview has sparked a conversation about the importance of father' rights and the need for family law reform in South Africa. Many people have taken to social media to express their support for the actor and to call for changes in the way family disputes are handled in the country.
Called for comment he said he said everything he wanted to on the podcast