Flirting with Mawelele on DM’S While Warning Naledi to stay away from Mawelele because she deserves better : A Social Media Double Standard

Flirting with Mawelele on DM’S While Warning Naledi to stay away from Mawelele because she deserves better : A Social Media Double Standard

Social media users are displaying a clear double standard with Mawelele and his girlfriend, Naledi Aphiwe. Many admirers flirt with Mawelele in his DMs, yet those same people (or others) warn Naledi that he’s not good enough and that she “deserves better.” This contradiction stems from jealousy, the thrill of a romantic chase without commitment, and a tendency to publicly “protect” friends based on limited online impressions. As a result, Mawelele is alternately idolized and painted as toxic, while Naledi’s supporters offer cautionary advice—highlighting the conflicting impulses that often drive online behavior.