Renowned radio and TV personality Penny Lebyane recently called out the SA entertainment industry and opened up about its realities, sparking a discussion.
She suggested that the industry is plagued by issues such as substance abuse, mental illness and criminal activities
A section of social media users accused her of being a hypocrite while others urged her to name and shame celebritiesRenowned media personality Penny Lebyane has called out the South African entertainment industry, emphasising that it is not as glamorous as it looks from the outside.
When social media user Donovan Calvin Meyer suggested that Penny Lebyane should write a memoir about her experience in the entertainment industry, the veteran presenter retorted:Netizens react to Penny Lebyane's criticism of SA celebrities Several netizens labelled Penny a hypocrite, while others agreed with her sentiments. Another section of netizens suggested reasons behind the decline of the South African entertainment industry. Some even urged Penny Lebyane to name and shame celebrities.“Finally, someone said it as it is 🙌 👏. Unfortunately, there are no helping hands for those who need it, but careers and talents are going down the drain.
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