LIMPOPO BOY APOLOGISES :A STATEMENT FROM MATOME ROBERT MAHLATSE THOKA

LIMPOPO BOY APOLOGISES A STATEMENT FROM MATOME ROBERT MAHLATSE THOKADate: 12th August 2026To the people of South Africa,I am writing this with a deeply humbled and heavy heart. I know that what has happened has caused pain, anger, disappointment and many difficult emotions. I have heard the voices of South Africans, and I understand that […]

LIMPOPO BOY APOLOGISES 
A STATEMENT FROM MATOME ROBERT MAHLATSE THOKA
Date: 12th August 2026
To the people of South Africa,
I am writing this with a deeply humbled and heavy heart.

I know that what has happened has caused pain, anger, disappointment and many difficult emotions. I have heard the voices of South Africans, and I understand that many people have been affected by what has unfolded.

I want to take this opportunity to put matters into perspective without being defensive and show remorse for my poor judgement.

I have been raised by a Christian family which respects the sanctity of marriage, abhors adultery or infidelity and believes in the values of family and marriage.
I only discovered after the video was leaked that she was married. I should have independently verified her marital status before sharing a private moment with her. Instead of doing that, I threw caution to the wind and I’m now paying the price for my poor judgement.

For that, I am truly sorry. I profoundly apologise for my omission.
I want to apologise in particular to the Shai family for the tremendous pain I have put them through. That’s not how I was raised. I’m not a home wrecker.

I am sorry to everyone who has been hurt, disappointed or distressed in any way. I do not want to make excuses, dismiss anyone’s feelings, or pretend that words alone can undo what has happened.
I understand that my actions and circumstances do not exist in isolation.

They affect my family, the people who care about me, and members of the public who have followed this matter and held me in high regard.

I accept that there are consequences that come with being in the public eye, and ! understand the responsibility that comes with that.

At this moment, I am choosing humility over defensiveness. I am choosing to listen, reflect and learn from the my mistakes. I’m not a saint, I’m not perfect either.
I cannot change what has already happened. What I can do is take this moment seriously, learn from it, and work towards becoming a better person.

To my family, to those who have stood by me, and to South Africans who feel hurt or disappointed by what has happened. I am sincerely sorry. Ntshwareleng! Sepedi sere ngwana a phosa dira ga a bolawe.
I know that trust is not restored through statements.

It is restored through time,
accountability and actions.
I ask for an opportunity to do better.
With humility and remorse,
Matome Robert Mahlatse Thoka