Former ‘Umkhokha: The Curse’ Actress Deli Malinga Responds to Online Trolls: “Don’t Destroy Me”
- Veteran actress Deli Malinga has addressed the backlash after she launched her latest venture
- Malinga clarified why she started her latest venture and denied suggestions she's using it to beg for donations
- The actress isn't the first former Umkhokha: The Curse actress to launch a new venture following the end of the series
- Briefly News spoke to relationship expert Paula Quinsee on how individuals can deal with criticism on social media
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Veteran South African actress Deli Malinga has responded to online trolls following the launch of her YouTube channel. Malinga, known for portraying the character MaMzobe in the drama series, Umkhokha: The Curse, disclosed that she has received insults and offensive messages over her latest venture.
In a report by Daily Sun, Deli Malinga set the record straight on why she started the YouTube channel. The actress uses the channel to share her experiences on different productions, especially Umkhokha: The Curse, and how she navigated them.
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Deli Malinga claps back at trolls over YouTube channel
Deli Malinga, who previously asked for donations, denied that she is making the videos to seek sympathy and asking her fans for financial assistance. She said that some of her critics were harassing her on social media and sending hurtful messages concealed as advice.
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"I'm not making these videos because I'm crying and asking for money. No. I'm just sharing my experience with sets. Now, when you're DMing (sending private messages) me, asking why I'm making these videos and looking down on myself and telling me to stand up as a woman and make a plan for myself and that I'm embarrassing myself," she said.
Deli Malinga share why she started her YouTube channel
She explained that her videos are her way of educating up-and-coming actors and actresses. The former Generations actress expressed gratitude to people who were giving her constructive criticism.
"I'm doing this for people who can get help through these videos and get information and tips. And thank you to those who have been giving me good advice. Even the critics are different. Don't criticise someone to destroy, criticise to build. Don't destroy me," she said.
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Relationship expert Paula Quinsee shared with Briefly News how individuals who are being criticised on social media can rise above the harsh words. She emphasised calmness in the storm.
"In any situation where one is under public scrutiny or standing by someone under scrutiny, it is important to remain calm, fact-based, and compassionate, and to try to avoid escalating conflict," Paula Quinsee explained.
She emphasised the importance of emotional intelligence in the digital age.
"Public life in the digital era comes with high emotional stakes, where things can be shared without thinking of the consequences thereof. Navigating the public environment requires emotional intelligence and strategic intent to come out in a positive light by how the situation was handled," she added.
Angel Zuma shares her experience on Umkhokha: The Curse
Deli Malinga isn't the only former Umkhokha: The Curse actress to share her experience on the production on their YouTube channel.
Angel Zuma, who portrayed Nomkhosi Mthembu on the Mzansi Magic series, shared her experience in several videos on her YouTube channel.
Zuma opened up about the abuse she suffered when she tendered her resignation. She said that everything was well until she announced she was leaving the show.
Deli Malinga reveals someone is using her image on Facebook
Briefly News reported that Umkhokha: The Curse actress Deli Malinga revealed that someone was using her image to scam people.
The SAFTA-winning star revealed that there was a fake Facebook account created in her name and pictures without her permission
Malinga shared a picture of the fake account and encouraged them to ignore it and be wary when they come across it.
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Tayananiswa Zvikaramba (Editor) Tayananiswa Zvikaramba is an entertainment writer at Briefly News. He previously worked as a profiler, sports, human interest, entertainment, and current affairs writer at Pindula (2016-2022) and iHarare (2022-2025). He holds a BA Honours in Archaeology from the University of Zimbabwe (2010-2013), YOAST SEO for Beginners (2023), YOAST Block Editor Training (2023), and YOAST Structured Data for Beginners (2023). Email: tayananiswa.zvikaramba@briefly.co.za
Paula Quinsee (Certified Relationship Therapy Educator and founder of Engaged Humans) Paula Quinsee is the founder of Engaged Humans, facilitating connection between individuals and organisations to create a more human-connected world. She is a certified Imago Relationship Therapy educator and facilitator, NLP practitioner, PDA analyst, coach and trainer. Paula is also the author of two self-help guides - Embracing Conflict and Embracing No - as well as an international speaker, advocate for mental health and activist for gender-based violence.
