In the heart of Daveyton, Ekurhuleni, a r3lationship between an 18-year-old girl and an elderly man, has become the centre of a heated debate.
The man, whose age has not been disclosed, claims they are r0mantically involved, while the girl insists they are merely “chill buddies.”
A video circulating on social media platforms has added fuel to the fire. It shows the man stating he is “grooming her until she is ready,” a statement that has raised eyebrows and concern among viewers. On the other hand, the girl firmly denies any r0mantic involvement, emphasising her focus on her education and future.
The ambiguous nature of their r3lationship has sparked discussions about the legal and ethical implications of age-gap r3lationships. In South Africa, the legal age of c0nsent is 18, which the girl has just reached. Still, the power dynamics at play raise questions about the appropriateness and c0nsent within such r3lationships.
The case has also drawn att3ntion to the broader societal issues surrounding r3lationships with significant age differences. Critics argue that these r3lationships often involve an imbalance of power, experience, and expectations, which can lead to expl0itation or em0tional h@rm.
Supporters of the man argue that the r3lationship is consensual and that the girl is of legal age to make her own decisions.
Social media users had varied emotions about the abnormal r3lationship.
Lee:
“School kid…Not a good deal.”
Raphael:
“You haven’t seen anything. Saw a dude who r@ped three 4year Olds. The mothers of these refused to open a case as they were promised R1000.00 each by the father of the perp3trator.”
Keys:
“18 is legal mos.”
Vee:
“The fact that lomkhulu is def3nding himself around this is crazy.”
Quests:
“As awkw@rd as it looks to me, the girl is 18. No crime committed.”
Source Zoomsouthafrica
