The arrival of the Netflix reality show on South African shores caught viewers off guard. Six couples joined the series with one clear intention: to stop wasting time in their relationships. Amidst the drama that ensued, it’s Khanya’s mean girl energy that captivated Mzansi’s attention.
The U.S. version of the show was known for its wholesomeness, so when news spread that The Ultimatum SA had premiered on Netflix, audiences swarmed to the streaming platform. Hosted by South African celebrity couple, Tshepo and Salamina Mosese, the show is giving what it’s supposed to.
Many of us binged the series in one sitting, unable to tear ourselves away from the gripping drama. Ruth, Nolla, Lebo, and Isaac have dominated the trend lists since Ruth and Nolla decided to go all the way.
Meanwhile, Khanya's behaviour has sparked discussions around toxicity, with social media users also questioning her partner, Nkateko's, decision to remain by her side despite her harmful actions. Many agree that the promise ring was karma.
These are just of the reactions on Twitter:
I feel sorry for anybody who’s ever dated Khanya, she isn’t human, no ways. That’s some nasty things bro, nasty #TheUltimatumSA pic.twitter.com/2yPv2at0da
— Bonolo (@Bon_Beau) May 11, 2024
Khanya called Nkateko poor, a boy, cheap, poured wine on him, hit him, insulted him, and he still went on to give her a promise ring and further said that he can't imagine life without her. #TheUltimatumSA pic.twitter.com/wzgFhF3uHn
— Black Dean ᵀᴷᴹ 👻 💥 (@Black__Dean) May 12, 2024
This is premium tv. I don't deserve to be this entertained. Yhooo I'm literally screaming through out the entire show. Where did they get these couples? #TheUltimatumSA pic.twitter.com/XSzdUFTSh5
— Alizwa Ngcakaza (@ali_melow) May 11, 2024
this khanya girl might be one of the most dark spirited people i’ve ever seen on tv😭![CDATA[]]>😭![CDATA[]]>😭![CDATA[]]>😭 the body shaming? the screaming? the violence? #TheUltimatumSA pic.twitter.com/fxalFbzL8E
— sandi📚![CDATA[]]>🌙 (@sandikivereads) May 10, 2024
Nkateko is also the problem. How do you still want to marry someone who’s such a TERRIBLE human being!?! #TheUltimatumSA pic.twitter.com/1zyjwHlSGG
— this barbie is blessed✨ (@Miss_N_x) May 12, 2024
He seems to also feed off this chaos. I knew this when he took Siza to Khanya and left her there. Why would he do that?
— KCM (@Khanya_C) May 12, 2024
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