{"id":26162,"date":"2026-03-24T15:40:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T13:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=26162"},"modified":"2026-03-24T15:40:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T13:40:06","slug":"empathy-in-the-spotlight-anele-zondos-bbl-sparks-national-conversation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/empathy-in-the-spotlight-anele-zondos-bbl-sparks-national-conversation\/","title":{"rendered":"Empathy in the Spotlight: Anele Zondo&#8217;s BBL Sparks National Conversation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-io-article-url=\"https:\/\/briefly.co.za\/entertainment\/celebrities\/238048-rapper-anele-zondos-bbl-mocked-online-mzansi-trolls-look\/\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rapper Anele Zondo has been the subject of much discussion online after she posted photos and a video showcasing her new fashion choice<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The television star acknowledged undergoing cosmetic procedures after stepping away from the gym, which helped her regain her self-assurance<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Responses on social media regarding Anele Zondo&#8217;s appearance have been largely negative, particularly concerning her recent look, with opinions varying<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26234\" src=\"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/655601437_122267548154244454_8109496758469771082_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"513\" \/>\n<figcaption class=\"article-image__caption\">Rapper Anele Zondo revealed her BBL. Image: anele_zondo<br \/>Source: Instagram<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Many South African social media users have expressed their disapproval of Anele Zondo&#8217;s latest fashion choice.<\/p>\n<h2>Anele Zondo showcases BBL<\/h2>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Wearing a bold corset gown designed by Thabiso Matlala, Zondo, whose BBL has been claimed to be botched by a deceased surgeon, made a striking appearance at the Suitability Gardens Venue. On Instagram, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DWGuxakCj62\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Anele Zondo<\/a> expressed her excitement about the look, stating her aim to convey a powerful message without uttering a word, allowing the gown to speak for itself.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;For my love of fashion and walking. Fashion Fridays is here. Putting you on the pulse of African fashion, one look, one designer, one walk at a time. Today I\u2019m shining a light on @by_biso.m -with a sculpted corset gown blending structure, softness and modern African femininity. Fashion is emotion, confidence and conversation. If no one has something to say, a statement wasn\u2019t made,&#8221; she boldly stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Zondo was candid about undergoing a BBL while pregnant to address some of her insecurities. After leaving her workout routine behind, she opted for a surgical solution.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">In an interview with L-Tido, she explained that she removed fat from her abdomen and transferred it to her hips to eliminate any hip dips.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Here are some reactions from her followers and users on X:<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Gee_mthethwa remarked:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I am actually in pain on her behalf.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Ntombi_ellaine pointed out:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s like she had no say in this.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Cessy_nyale commented:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;One thing I have noticed about people, they would comfort you with lies. This one right here is a true lie. This entire look is ugly. The dress looks like one leg of a pants.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Fiso_kuhle observed:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I\u2019ve noticed that Instagram comments are very professional, brief and subtle, the things y\u2019all say in other platforms on the very same pictures.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Kwazi_mazzi advised:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;And also try to be honest with yourself&#8230;.sometimes say no to certain fashion if you see it doesn&#8217;t suit your calibre.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"align-left\">@nkosazana_49963 made a striking claim:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I am now starting to believe a former satanist who used to work with celebrities who claims that bleaching, BBLs, and other surgeries done for non-medical conditions are some sort of isithwalo part of humiliation ritual ngoba. 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