The well-known Skeem Saam star, Patrick Seleka, has bravely opened up about his own struggles with what he admits as “abusive behaviour” towards his wife, Mmabaneng Seleka.
Patrick Seleka: A Transparent Admission
In a heartfelt video shared by @MDNnews on X, Patrick Seleka addresses the challenges in his relationship with his wife. He acknowledges being a significant factor contributing to her ongoing struggle with depression.
Seleka states, “I’ve received numerous messages regarding my wife’s recent post about her depression. I feel it’s essential to be open about it. The primary reason for my wife’s depression is me. I’ve been the cause of her prolonged distress.”
Patrick Seleka popularly known as Katlego from Skeem Sam admits to emotionally abusing his wife and making her fall into depression. pic.twitter.com/s4u9uoMiHA
— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) November 12, 2023
Opening up about his past actions, Seleka reflects on the early days of their marriage, admitting, “I wasn’t a good person. I was very, very bad. I’ve been emotionally abusive, and it took me a while to realize that. What’s disheartening is that I continue to perpetuate this behaviour. I’m sharing this on social media because she’s faced attacks from people and journalists.”
This is not the first time Seleka has publicly acknowledged his role in his wife’s struggles. In a now-deleted Instagram post from 2021, he confessed to being emotionally and mentally abusive.
Public Reaction to Seleka’s Revelation
Unsurprisingly, the revelation stirred various reactions on social media, with fans expressing a range of emotions:
@Ihhashi_Turkei
“He looks like the type though, I’m not surprised.”
@francisGoitsi1
“Taking accountability is key, hope he does better and treats her right.”
@Morakane4182591
“Public apology is a huge step. Work on getting help is key!!! I wish the lady gets the healing she needs to recover from this.”
@_babybearr
“Oh, there goes another abuser that wants to be applauded for admitting that he is an abuser.”
It remains to be seen how Patrick Seleka’s public admission will impact his relationship and whether it marks a turning point towards positive change.