Are actors Luyanda Zwane and Sparky Xulu dating?. Images via Twitter @MetrofmSA adnd @Jabu_Mcdonald
SA reacts to Sparky Xulu, Luyanda Zwane’s 14-year gap relationship
South Africans took to social media on Thursday to respond to actors Luyanda Zwane and Sparky Xulu’s 14-year gap relationship.
Are actors Luyanda Zwane and Sparky Xulu dating?. Images via Twitter @MetrofmSA adnd @Jabu_Mcdonald
Celebrity couple Luyanda Zwane and Sparky Xulu trended on social media on Thursday, 22 February for their 14-year age gap.
SPARKY XULU: 14 YEARS OLDER THAN LUYANDA ZWANE
Entertainment blogger Musa Khawula took to X to slam actor Sparky Xulu for dating Luyanda Zwane, who is 14 years younger than him.
“Predatory Sparky Xulu, 36 is dating Luyanda Zwane, 19,” tweeted Khawula.
However, Zwane confirmed on her Instagram that she turned 20 on 7 February, while Xulu is reportedly 34 years.
While it’s unclear when they began dating, the pair first acted together on BET’s telenovela, Redemption and moved in together earlier this year.
Fans of the The Estate actor also slammed Khawula’s criticism by reminding him that Xulu is not committing a crime by dating Zwane as she’s over 18 years.
SOUTH AFRICANS WEIGH IN: ‘AMA2000 LOVE THEM OLD’
@mufudzi_: “Musa, Musa Musa. Age of consent is 18. Why do older men and women so concerned about controlling what young girls do or whom they date? If she wanted a 21-year-old she would have dated one.”
@messenger_iam: “Nothing wrong here. But but that huge age diffrence might come with certain disadvantages. She will want to play and the knees of the madala will say no, no.”
@Mfoka_Mlangeni: “This has been going on for ages. I am not moved by it. Most girls i used to be in the same class with got married a long time ago to older guys, immediately after we got out of high school.”
@mannaxrn: “No one is talking about how traditionally, younger woman typically married older men. I feel like as much as there are disadvantages, there are also advantages. It’s easier to submit to someone who is older and gender roles are clearly outlined.”
@ta_marah7: “Luyanda is not a kid, she has an ID and she’s done with high school, y’all talk as if she’s doing grade 5.”
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