Sbahle Mpisane, daughter of South African business mogul Shauwn Mkhize, has had enough of social media users questioning why she still wears a moon boot, years after a traumatic car accident. The fitness enthusiast and reality TV star, who has been open about her recovery journey, took to Instagram to share her frustrations and set the record straight.
Sbahle, who was involved in a severe car crash in 2018, sustained multiple fractures, including a severely damaged ankle that required extensive surgery and rehabilitation. While she has made significant progress since the accident, she continues to wear the moon boot for support, much to the dismay of some social media followers.
In a candid post, Sbahle exposed one user who had sent her a private message expressing frustration over the boot. “I am my own book, reflecting resilience and positivity while maintaining my privacy to protect my sensitive emotions,” she wrote. “We have doctors and Google, so please refrain from asking us about our traumas. It’s not a fairy tale story we wish to discuss. Imagine living a life like this without being given any peace. I’m healthy and have no future worries, but your messages and comments are behind every tear I shed. I don’t like to be questioned because it takes me back.”
She went on to explain the medical reasons behind her continued use of the moon boot. “I have a Moonboot that I wear comfortably with no irritation or discomfort! I’ve never used crutches since my wheelchair phase, and I know how to walk comfortably without the boot. However, to stabilize my spine, I need to wear the boot permanently.”
Sbahle further detailed the complex nature of her injury: “I don’t have an ankle bone on one foot, which slightly shortens it compared to the other. This means my spine is not naturally stable! I address my spinal instability to prevent complications with my overall health when I look into the future decades from now.”
The star emphasized that she is still active and healthy, despite her physical challenges. “I can still swim, surf, drive, walk 10 km, skip, and even do splits. But when I’m not wearing my Moonboot, it’s as good as taking a risk! Walking up stairs without it is uncomfortable because I don’t have an ankle bone, but with the Moonboot, I walk just as fine as you. It gives me comfort, and I wear it to prevent future discomfort in my spine, joints, and beyond.”
Sbahle ended her post with a strong message about the sensitivity of her recovery: “What I hate about people’s curiosity is that it’s none of your business how I operate. You should only applaud me for overcoming everything with God’s assistance. I don’t like to talk about my trauma—it hasn’t been an easy journey.”
