Lunathi Mampofu has Mzansi heartbroken with 'The River' sexual assault scenes
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Actress Lunathi Mampofu had Mzansi deep in their feels this week with her role as Emma on Mzansi Magic’s hit show The River.
Her character was raped, sparking a conversation about the reality many women face in SA.
Gender-based violence has become a scourge, and the actress took to Instagram to shine a light on the issue.
In a post she described the heart-wrenching experience her character went through as “painful” and said it had left her speechless.
“Nothing more painful than what Emma is going through right now. I honestly don’t even have words for it”
Actress and businesswoman Dineo Langa weighed in on the scenes, saying: “This was painful to watch. Kudos to you, for such a heart wrenching performance.”
Winnie Ntshaba thanked the company behind the television series for the narrative and awareness: “I would tell someone immediately, this reality of women hurts. It has to stop.
Replying to a comment, Lunathi said: Kuzolunga! We need to speak out to heal! Grateful for these stories because they help us deal with our own lives".