Dineo Moloisane stands firm, calling out Londie London’s apology.
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Socialite Bridgette Dineo Moloisane has rejected Londie London’s apology following body-shaming remarks, saying it lacks genuine accountability and appears insincere.
Moloisane has made it clear she is not accepting London’s apology following body-shaming remarks made about her on an episode of "Podcast and Chill with MacG."
The controversy comes after London made comments about Moloisane’s appearance, including her teeth, during a conversation with Sol Phenduka and Nota Baloyi.
Phenduka made a comment about London resembling Moloisane, to which London replied with “Do I have horse teeth?”.
In response, London took to social media on Sunday, April 5, to issue a public apology in a short video.
“I just want to address something that has recently been trending online about me. I made some mean comments about someone’s appearance, Dineo, and I would like to apologise to Dineo and everyone that I disappointed,” she said.
“I was never supposed to make those comments about someone’s appearance. It was very mean. I hate even just rewatching that video. It’s very out of character for me, and I’m very disappointed in myself as well,” she added.
However, Moloisane and her team were not convinced. In a statement released the following day, they firmly rejected the apology.
“After careful consideration, we wish to state unequivocally that this apology is not accepted.”
The statement went further, questioning both the sincerity and timing of London’s response.
“Firstly, this conduct is not out of character for Londie London as similar behaviour has been demonstrated previously. It is, therefore, deeply disappointing yet unsurprising that the apology lacks genuine accountability.”
Moloisane also raised concerns about where the apology was issued, noting that it did not appear on the same platform where the initial remarks were made.
“Furthermore, Londie London failed to issue the apology on the same public platform where the initial derogatory remarks against Ms Dineo Moloisane were made. This raises serious questions about the sincerity and intent behind the statement.”
The statement also suggested that the apology may have been influenced by external pressure rather than genuine remorse.
“It comes across as a self-serving attempt at damage control aimed at preserving her commercial interests rather than addressing the harm caused.”
Moloisane’s team emphasised the broader impact of such comments, pointing out that public statements targeting someone’s appearance can have lasting consequences beyond the moment they are made.
“When statements that demean or target another individual are made on public platforms, the impact extends far beyond the initial moment. Such action can damage reputations, undermine dignity and contribute to a culture where disrespect is normalised.
“In circumstances like these, accountability is not simply about issuing an apology but about recognising the consequences that follow harmful conduct.”