Social media influencer Mandisa Tshingana has sparked both support and controversy after launching a R2 million crowdfunding campaign for Big Brother Mzansi Season 5 runner-up Uyanda Hlangabezo. The initiative saw an impressive start, raising over R100,000 within its first hour.
Tshingana, who previously organized a successful fundraiser for actress Brenda Ngxoli, aims to help Uyanda establish himself after his reality TV journey. “Mandisa is raising funds to help Uyanda find his feet post-Big Brother,” reported entertainment blog MDNNews.
Source: Mandisi Tshingana (@mandisi.tshingana) • Instagram photos and videos
However, the campaign has divided South African netizens. While some fans enthusiastically donated, others questioned the priorities behind funding a reality star.
“Imagine what R2 million could do for unemployed youth instead,” commented @healthimpilo. Another user, @adamsMimi123, criticized: “We ignore struggling NGOs but throw money at TV personalities.”
Source: Mandisi Tshingana (@mandisi.tshingana) • Instagram photos and videos
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Social Media Reactions to Mandisa’s Fundraiser:
- User @Thando_M commented:
“Mandisi your level of good-heartedness is on another level. You are literally serving! Your services don’t go unnoticed bhuti ❤️” - User @Zanele_Flowers posted:
“💐💐💐💐💐💐🌹🌸🌺🌷🌼🌻 Take all your flowers bhuti! You deserve them 👏👏”
The overwhelming response to Mandisa Tshingana’s fundraiser serves as powerful validation that his efforts have made a tangible difference. Beyond simply organizing the campaign, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership by:
- Mobilizing community support – Rallying people behind a common cause
- Turning compassion into action – Creating real change rather than just talking
- Inspiring others to give – Setting an example of generosity
- Following through on commitments – As seen with his previous successful fundraiser for Brenda Ngxoli
This initiative reveals Tshingana’s natural ability to identify needs, develop solutions, and motivate people to participate in meaningful change – the hallmarks of a true leader.”
Uyanda and his family have officially endorsed Tshingana’s campaign as the only authorized fundraiser. “Handler and family fully support this initiative,” Uyanda stated, thanking his “HoneyBadgers” fanbase for their support.
The debate comes as KwaZulu-Natal celebrates Sweet Guluva’s Big Brother Mzansi victory, with some praising the community spirit while others called the celebrations excessive.
As donations continue to pour in, the controversy raises bigger questions about celebrity culture and financial priorities in South Africa. Should reality stars receive public funding when so many face genuine hardship? The nation remains split.
