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CiCi has been very vocal about the abuse allegations she has made against ex-boyfriend Arthur Mafokate who has chosen to remain quiet throughout the whole ordeal.

Cici has opened up about the allegations both on social media and during interviews.

Well Arthur decided to finally respond to the allegations by stating why he chose to stay quiet during the whole ordeal.

“Dear CiCi as I said this morning on Power FM, I have deliberately not commented on all your social media posts, not just for my own sake, but also for your dignity. I will keep doing exactly that until the court processes have been finalized (sic),” he wrote.

Checkout the Post

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Arthur has received negative attention ever since he announced plans of joining the 100 Men March which saw local men standing up against violence against women and children.

Eventually withdrawing from the march, Arthur released a statement, saying his decision not to take part was due to “the opposition I have received from participation as well as threats I, and my immediate family, have received.”

He added: “I stand resolute in my support of the rights of women and children and all activities aimed at combatting gender violence and abuse. That I stand accused of having perpetrated violence against a woman does not mean I am guilty thereof.

Read his official statement below

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Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) made the decision to remove kwaito star Arthur Mafokate from his position as non-executive director of the SAMRO board.

This come after allegation of his abuse to Cici have been making headlines.

“SAMRO strongly and unequivocally condemns any violence, and especially those perpetrated against women. This is something each member of our organization, including the board, is aware of,” the statement reads, going on to say: “Thus, it was unanimously agreed that the ongoing court case involving Mr Mafokate and Ms Busisiwe Twala has continued to attract undesirable, and quite frankly worrying publicity, which has also caused serious harm to the public perception of the organisation.”