No Panties , No Entry: Lesotho Shuts Its Doors On Zodwa Wabantu For Being Too Indecent
South African entertainer and dancer Zodwa Wabantu has been denied entry into Lesotho, where she was scheduled to perform at a music festival on Saturday.
The decision was made by the Minister of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs, and Police, Lebona Lephema, who cited reasons of public indecency and the preservation of Lesotho’s Christian values.
Zodwa Wabantu Banned From Other South African Countries
Zodwa Wabantu, whose real name is Zodwa Rebecca Libram, is known for her controversial performances without wearing panties.
She has been banned from performing in several countries, including Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi, for her lewd acts. She has also sparked debates on social media over her choice of clothing and her personal life.
Lesotho Minister Bans Zodwa Wabantu
The letter from Minister Lephema read:
“Please be advised that the South African dancer Zodwa Wabantu, whom you have invited to Lesotho, will be denied entry into the country. Zodwa is known to perform without wearing anything decent in public, the conduct which amounts to public indecency.”
The minister stated that Zodwa Wabantu’s conduct is regarded as a crime under the Panel Code Act of 2010, Section 56, which prohibits any act calculated to offend the public’s sensibilities.
He added:
“Lesotho is a Christian Nation which jealously guards and/or cherishes its Christian values, and as a Christian Nation, we are not prepared to compromise our Christian values.”
Event Organisers Concede, Festival Goes On
The event organisers have confirmed that Zodwa Wabantu will not be part of the festival lineup and have apologized to the fans for any inconvenience caused. They have also assured that the festival will go ahead as planned with other local and international artists.
Zodwa Wabantu has not yet commented on the matter publicly.