Natasha Thahane has found herself at the center of a social media storm following a recent live stream by her ex, soccer star Thembinkosi Lorch. The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, who secretly dated Thahane since 2021 and shares a son with her, was seen partying at a pub with two unknown women. In the video, which is currently trending on X (formerly Twitter), Lorch takes turns holding each woman while dancing in front of the camera.
The live stream has sparked outrage among fans and social media users, who have criticised Lorch for his behaviour. Many were quick to comment on the video, expressing disappointment and concern. One user remarked, “Women and substance abuse have been the biggest downfall of South African footballers. Generation after generation, but still people such as Thembinkosi Lorch don’t wanna learn from the previous generation’s mistakes.” Another user shared, “Concerned about the video Lorch posted on Instagram showing people engaging in actions that may not reflect professionalism. I urge him to consider the influence his actions may have on others, especially younger fans who admire him. I believe in Lorch’s ability to learn & grow from this experience.”
The backlash extended to Thahane as well, with some users taking shots at her for her past relationship with Lorch. Comments ranged from sympathetic to harshly critical. One person wrote, “A picture of a single mother Natasha Thahane who once told the world that her man Lorch loves her. Now he is enjoying life with h**s while she’s busy changing diapers alone.” Another chimed in, “Lorch ended or made things difficult in their relationship with Natasha Tahane because this is the life he wanted to live?”
Thahane and Lorch, who publicly announced their breakup in February, have maintained a commitment to co-parenting their son. Thahane, known for her role in “Blood and Water,” had shared on social media at the time, “A brief update: Thembinkosi Lorch and I have mutually decided to part ways romantically. Despite the change in our relationship, we will remain friends and co-parents.”
The majority of social media reactions have not been favourable towards Lorch’s recent antics, with some praising his actions as a form of “karma” for Thahane. Despite the drama, both Thahane and Lorch continue to navigate their lives as co-parents under the public eye.
Lorch is a legend 🤣🤣 he left Natasha with a baby and go smash slay queens😎🔥🔥
This is karma for what Natasha did to our boy cellular 😅🤷🏽♂️ pic.twitter.com/9WvpVGywoQ
— TWAR___SA🇿🇦 (@TwaRSA26) May 27, 2024A picture of a single mother Natasha tahane who once told the world that her man lorch loves her.
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Now he is enjoying life with hoes while she's busy changing diapers alone. 😅🫣 pic.twitter.com/X4lJA3xPbX
— TWAR___SA🇿🇦 (@TwaRSA26) May 27, 2024Women and substance abuse have been the biggest downfall of South African footballers. Generation after generation, but still people such as Thembinkosi Lorch don't wanna learn from the previous generation's mistakes. pic.twitter.com/9bmT3o7Wly
— Mlungisi Ntshangase (@Mlu__N7) May 27, 2024Concerned about video Lorch posted on Instagram showing people engaging in actions that may not reflect professionalism.I urge him to consider influence his actions may have on others,esp younger fans who admire him.I believe in Lorch ability to learn & grow from this experience pic.twitter.com/oJqajazt45
— 🅨🅔🅛🅛🅞🅜🅐🅝 (@YELL0MAN) May 27, 2024
