True Love mum as support mounts for Lerato Kganyago
True Love magazine is remaining tight-lipped as outrage over their controversial cover involving Lerato Kganyago continues to rage.
The magazine on Monday faced a barrage of criticism over its cover image which showed a picture of Lerato Kganyago that was Photoshopped extensively.
Shots fired! True Love hits back with unedited snaps of Lerato Kganyago Hot on the heels of a social media frenzy over Lerato Kganyago's True Love magazine cover, the publication has hit back with a series of unedited photos.
After fans on social media commented about the cover, calling it an insult to the TV and radio personality, the magazine responded by releasing unedited pictures of the star, showing her cellulite.
While calls for a boycott of the publication raged, Lerato herself spoke to TMG Entertainment, explaining that she was not embarrassed.
Lerato Kganyago stands by her curves: 'They tried to body shame me' In this, part one of our conversation with Lerato Kganyago, we speak to the TV and radio personality about the True Love Photoshop scandal that has erupted around her.
But that didn't mean she wasn't disappointed. "They tried to body shame me and it didn't work. I'm not embarrassed about my body. I often speak about my curves."
Her reaction has garnered massive support, with celebs siding with her over the issue.
Im hacked at the releasing of before pictures. Uncalled for and very sly. Especially because she wasnt told before hand. Thats. A. Hack.
— KING LOOT (@LootLove) May 23, 2016
@leratokganyago we love you. We support you. This was meant to be a special moment for you!! Can't even imagine how hurt you are. ❤️
— Bonang B* Matheba (@bonang_m) May 23, 2016
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL @leratokganyago
— Terry Pheto (@TerryPheto) May 23, 2016
What a HORRIBLE thing!!! You are BEAUTIFUL @leratokganyago... !!!
— Thando Thabooty (@Thando_Thabethe) May 23, 2016
1. A female publication that prides itself in "women empowerment" is able to body shame the woman who graces it's cover.
— Nomzamo (@NomzamoMbatha) May 23, 2016
2. What makes the situation so devastating is the story that the cover star chose to share, being overshadowed by all the noise.
— Nomzamo (@NomzamoMbatha) May 23, 2016
@leratokganyago Romela @Euphonik to deal with this #Msunery!!! Was very vindictive (a re mo lokise) & in no way meant to resolve anything!!
— DJ Fresh (Big Dawg) (@DJFreshSA) May 23, 2016