After receiving backlash and losing sponsorships over comments he made on social media about single mothers, Umkhokha actor, Kininonke "Kini" Shandu has come out to say he is now careful of the things he posts or comments on on social media. In January, the media personality and actor was cancelled by social media users like Ladies House and the ANC Women's League. after making comments that were labelled sexist, derogatory and misogynists. 

HE ALMOST LOST IT ALL

In a Facebook post that has since been deleted, Shandi said women who have children out of wedlock bring shame to their families and that no man in their right mind will marry them. He went on to say should those mothers get married; they should leave their kids at home. He came under fire after making the remarks and lost sponsorships from BMW and Ocean Mall in uMhlanga. Some on social media were also calling for his sacking on the popular telenova, Umkhokha. But the show's producers did not bow to the pressure and Shandu continues to play the lead role of Ndlovu. The former Daily Thetha presenter issued a statement at the time and apologised for his utterances. He said he had made the statement jokingly but acknowledged that the comments were distasteful and reflected poor judgement on his part. "To all women and anyone offended by my remarks I extended my heartfelt apology. I understand the gravity of the impact my words can have and I take full responsibility for the distress my words may have caused," he said in his apology statement then.

WARY OF THINGS HE POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA 

Shandu told ZiMoja that he has learnt his lessons for being outspoken after he was almost cancelled for his views. He said he is now active on social media but wary of things he says or comments on especially in a public platform. "I respect social media platforms- social media can easily make and break anyone," he said. He added, "We need to respect other people's views when we post on social media. People should not cancel me if we disagree. Put your opinion and I'll put my opinion too." He has also ventured into a funeral parlour business called Thy Will Funerals in his home province of KwaZulu Natal.