Former YoTV presenter Dr. Musa Mthombeni found himself in the spotlight on Monday, October 9th, as he trended on X platform due to an encounter with a self-proclaimed doctor named “Dr. Matthew Lani.” The incident sparked a flurry of online reactions, with overzealous tweeps chiming in with their thoughts and questions.
One Twitter user, going by the handle @barryblack, playfully remarked, “Hmmm Dr. Musa, we saw you on YoTV, then all of a sudden you are also…” Dr. Musa responded in his trademark witty style, quipping, “One day, snack attack; next day, umjovo.” The reference to “snack attack” alluded to an episode on YoTV where the show’s presenters dabbled in food preparation, while “umjovo,” a Zulu phrase, humorously hinted at a sudden injection-like transformation.
Another curious tweep, @_simplyenny. Couldn’t help but wonder if Dr. Musa had skipped multiple grades during his YoTV days, given his frequent television appearances. She cheekily inquired, “Did you also skip grade 4, 6, and 8? Because each year, while other kids were writing exams, you were on TV every day. Wabhala nini bro?”
@sivenathi100 highlighted Dr. Musa’s impressive academic achievements. Noting that he had passed matric with distinctions in both maths and science while still a fixture on YoTV. Incredibly, he was even accepted for a medical program at Wits University while maintaining his television commitments.
However, some netizens defended Dr. Musa from the online scrutiny, with @SibusisekileZ questioning why he was now the target of criticism. These expressions of support served as a testament to Dr. Musa’s enduring popularity. The diverse range of reactions his journey from YoTV to becoming a doctor had stirred among the South African public.
