{
  "id": 14662342,
  "title": "Andile Mpisane denies deadbeat dad claims following Sithelo Shozi’s TikTok comments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/andile-mpisane-denies-deadbeat-dad-claims-following-sithelo-shozis",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T09:30:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/lifestyle/entertainment/celebrity-news/andile-mpisane-denies-deadbeat-dad-claims/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Andile Mpisane has firmly denied allegations that he is an absent father, following statements made by his ex-partner, Sithelo Shozi, on TikTok. Shozi, who shares two children with Mpisane, expressed her six-year struggle to secure financial support from her former partner in a video comment. Although she did not name any individuals, her statement led to speculation that she was referring to Mpisane.\n\nUpon seeing another user's empathetic comment, Shozi clarified: \"Oh, no, please don't feel sorry for me. Taking care of my children is my ministry, and I absolutely love raising my girls; it’s all I live for. Fortunately for us, we’re also blessed through grace, just highlighting that some people present something, whereas they’re absolute deadbeats.\" In response to these claims, Mpisane issued a statement on Instagram, reaffirming his commitment to his children's well-being and future.\n\n\"I have continued to contribute towards my children’s education, including paying their school fees, and I remain committed to their well-being and future,\" Mpisane stated. \"I believe it is important to set the record straight: my responsibilities and commitment as a father should not be judged on the basis of speculation, assumptions or one-sided narratives.\" The father of two emphasized that he has kept personal matters private to respect his children and reiterated that his decision not to engage in public discussions should not be perceived as a sign of irresponsibility or lack of commitment.",
  "summary": "Andile Mpisane has denied claims that he is an absent father following speculation sparked by his former partner Sithelo Shozi's TikTok comments about child maintenance.",
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      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Andile Mpisane says he supports his children amid ‘deadbeat’ claims",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/andile-mpisane-says-he-supports-his-children-amid-deadbeat-claims",
        "published": "2026-10-15T09:02:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}