South Africans are expressing their anger towards Meghan Markle for what they believe to be an offensive and potentially fabricated fire story.
The controversy arose after a Twitter user, Kemi Owonibi, questioned the authenticity of the incident.
Owonibi suggested that the lack of housing units involved, the fact that the fire occurred in an official residence, and the delayed reporting of the incident all raised suspicions.
Itomoleng Kubidi chimed in, claiming that Markle’s intention might be to discourage Prince Harry from visiting South Africa due to his past vacations with his ex.
Kubidi expressed frustration, urging Markle to mature and stop behaving like a narcissist.
Danielle Latimore highlighted the timing of the story, emphasizing that the fire incident took place in 2019.
Latimore called for transparency in the headline to avoid tarnishing the reputation of the country.
Another Twitter user, Fatima Fats, questioned the credibility of the story, noting that it seemed fabricated as South Africans were only hearing about it years later.
Fats attributed this to Markle’s alleged tendency to create elaborate stories to divert attention from the royal family.
The response from South Africans has been overwhelmingly critical, with many accusing Markle of perpetuating colonial stereotypes and insulting the people of South Africa.
Her lack of understanding regarding the reversal of seasons in the Southern Hemisphere further undermined her victim narrative.
In a separate development, Spotify is facing calls to request a refund of the $15 million deal with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry for their Archetypes podcast series.
Darren Grimes, a reporter for GB News, retweeted a teaser clip from Spotify featuring Meghan, questioning when the streaming platform would demand their money back.
The pressure on the couple continues to mount, with suggestions that Prince Harry may never visit Balmoral again as long as he remains associated with Markle.
Local schools have also expressed their disapproval of the couple’s entitled behavior, and some individuals are refusing to collaborate with them.
Despite stepping back from royal duties in 2020, Markle has used her Duchess of Sussex title to promote her long-awaited podcast on Spotify.
A recent promotional video for the podcast, lasting 1 minute and 33 seconds, made reference to her duchess title, sparking further backlash.
Critics have not held back in their condemnation of Markle’s podcast.
Celia Walden of The Telegraph accused Markle of interviewing herself and hijacking distressing anecdotes with her own lengthy and self-centered stories.
Steer Spikes, a columnist for The Spectator, criticized the podcast for being almost entirely focused on Markle rather than featuring conversations with other notable figures, such as Serena Williams.
James Marriott of The Times gave the podcast a scathing one-star review, comparing it to being trapped in a wellness spa relaxation room with an excessively self-involved yoga instructor.
As the controversy surrounding Markle and Prince Harry continues to unfold, there is growing support among the public for stripping them of their titles.
The palace appears to be tightening its grip on the couple, and their future endeavors may face significant challenges as people express their dissatisfaction with their behavior.