Comedian Tol Ass Mo Apologizes for Hurtful Remarks

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Ditiro Masuku

African Comedian Tol Ass Mo South African comedian, Mongezi Ngcobondwane, popularly known as Tol Ass Mo, has written a letter of apology for the hurtful remarks he made about black women. The comedian did not think twice when he said “I am f* traumatised. Traumatised by black women” during an episode on Showmax’s Unfollowed. This is after he publicly announced his divorce from his wife, Mome Mahlangu.

“We’re separated and we’re in the process of filing for divorce. I mean, people grow. We grew apart. We went through so many different struggles in our relationship,” he said on the show. The couple has since reconciled, and fans couldn’t be happier for them. Tol Ass Mo has proved that he has turned over a new leaf and is ready to start afresh.

He apologised for the remarks he made on the show on his social media accounts. He wrote: “It is with great regret that I acknowledge the hurtful and confusing statements made during this period, including my alleged disparagement of black women. I want to make it unequivocally clear that such comments do not reflect my beliefs or values.

“The person who made those statements was not the person I recognise as myself, but rather a manifestation of the illness and the disorienting circumstances I was in. This statement is an appeal for understanding and, I hope, forgiveness. I recognise my behaviour, influenced as it was by my mental health struggles and trauma, caused significant distress and disappointment. For this, I am truly sorry. My commitment is to healing and to making amends to those I have wronged.“

I am dedicated to regaining the trust and respect of my community, acknowledging this will require time and demonstrated change on my part. “In closing, I strongly urge our people to be self-aware, confront mental health issues, and never give up. Let us treat ourselves with kindness and be wary of deceptive behaviours, as we cannot fully understand the impact thereof and the depth of another’s pain. “I am earnestly working towards becoming a better version of myself, one I can be proud of and who contributes positively to the fabric of our society.

“Therapy, prayer, and the support of my immediate family were what brought me out of my loss of self. I will forever be grateful for the gift of life presented to me.”