Actor Kay Sibiya responds to baby mama’s rape allegations
‘Imbewu’ and former ‘The Wife’ actor Kay Sibiya has responded following the rape allegations made by the mother of his daughter, Zookey.
Imbewu actor Kay Sibiya has finally broken his silence following the rape allegations levelled against him by his baby mama, Zukiswa “Zookey Zarling” Vuthela.
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RAPE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST KAY SIBIYA
Last week, the radio personality took to Facebook to allege that one of her children was conceived as a result of the former Uzalo actor sexually assaulting her.
Zookey — who is also a sangoma — posted lengthy videos, voice notes and images alleging that Kay Sibiya drugged and raped her in 2014. She alleged that that is how their daughter, Zia-Mia, was conceived.
In addition, she claimed that has denied being their daughter’s father, adding that she has not denied him a paternity test. She also dragged Kay Sibiya’s parents into her allegations whom she says have apologised to her on their son’s behalf and have been kicked out of his house because they support her.
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THE ACTOR RESPONDS
In a statement released on Wednesday, 1 March, the former The Wife actor denied his baby mama’s allegations, saying it broke his heart that their daughter would one day see the rape allegations on social media.
“It is with utter sadness and regret that I must write this statement to explain myself to the public, further exposing my little daughter to data that she will have access to online in the future, with the utmost anguish and remorse. I find that this is the most tragic part.
“The truth is, I did not rape nor assault Miss. Zukiswa Zookey Zarling” Vuthela at any time,” the statement read.
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Kay Sibiya further said that he has never denied his daughter, Zia-Mia.
“I’ve never denied being the father of my own child. We welcomed my daughter into our blended family in 2019 when she lived with us because her mother was unable to care for her,” he added in the statement.
Besides his daughter with Zookey, the actor also a son with his partner, Judie Kama, whom they welcomed in 2019.
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In his statement, Kay Sibiya also said he would be taking the former Gagasi FM presenter to court as he has opened a case of defamation of character, false accusation and kidnapping.
“If Ms. Z Vuthela has any other comments, I would like to ask that she and her legal team get in touch with my attorneys.
“The South African justice system will handle this case, and ultimately, at the end the truth shall prevail. The warrant officer has been attempting to locate Miss Z Vuthela in relation to the current situation. but she is currently untraceable.”
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