Pearl Thusi responded to criticism about her speech at DJ Warras's memorial. The actress and DJ got roasted online for remarks that people called inappropriate for the event. On her X account, she called the backlash cruel and said the words hurt her.
She apologized to anyone offended, saying her emotions took over during a vulnerable moment. Pearl admitted she forgot the memorial audience extended beyond close friends of the deceased. She wished the intense public energy focused on her would instead target making South Africa safer.
Reactions stayed split after her apology. Some users defended her, noting grief hits people in different ways and urging her to enjoy the holiday season. Others argued her apology missed the point, stating she still needed to fully admit her comments were out of place for that setting. One person noted public figures should always prepare remarks for sensitive events like funerals, because winging it when emotions are raw is a major risk.
She apologized to anyone offended, saying her emotions took over during a vulnerable moment. Pearl admitted she forgot the memorial audience extended beyond close friends of the deceased. She wished the intense public energy focused on her would instead target making South Africa safer.
Reactions stayed split after her apology. Some users defended her, noting grief hits people in different ways and urging her to enjoy the holiday season. Others argued her apology missed the point, stating she still needed to fully admit her comments were out of place for that setting. One person noted public figures should always prepare remarks for sensitive events like funerals, because winging it when emotions are raw is a major risk.
