Renowned South African actor and former Rhythm City star Setlhabi Taunyane - also known as Bra Kop - has revealed painful personal struggles involving his family's rejection of his wife due to her Zimbabwean roots.
In an emotional interview on the King David Studio podcast, Bra Kop, who has been married for over 17 years, revealed the xenophobic attitudes that have cast a shadow over his relationship and family life.
Bra Kop recounted how his family never truly accepted his wife because of her nationality, highlighting the deep-seated prejudices that still persist in many communities.
My family never really accepted my wife, he said.
I just heard two days ago, that one of my cousins in Diepkloof was buried two weeks ago and no one phoned me.'
