On Saturday, the couple released a joint statement on social media announcing their divorce.
— Zwai Bala (@ZwaiBala) October 14, 2017
It came as a shock to many South Africans, who took to Twitter to express how they felt.
Haibo guys a journalist tells me Zwai Bala and Melanie Bala are getting divorced? Njani????
— Jacinta Ngobese (@JacintaNgobese) October 14, 2017
Y are u divorcing guys pls don't do it
— Dinaledi Tsa Setso (@DSetso) October 16, 2017
@ZwaiBala can u and wife just hold on don't let this happen whatever happened it's ok,be patient and God is watching.
— Papiki Rasenyalo (@PapikiRasenyalo) October 16, 2017
You know what Zwai and Mel Bala are not supposed to divorce...maara why? @ZwaiBala and @MelBala guys please. Yonke into iyathethwa please. https://t.co/xSVqOBYo6e
— Sonwabo Mlungu (@MlunguSonwabo) October 16, 2017
I'm so hurt??
— phemelo tselaakgothu (@PhemeloT) October 15, 2017
?? Sad to see you guys parting ways. Nevertheless all the best to both of you.
— Mzitho (@ginacvi) October 15, 2017
