Skeem Saam actor Clement Maosa opens up about suicide

Clement Maosa or Kwaito, as he is affectionately known on Skeem Saam, has slammed claims he has been suicidal. The actor and musician took to his social media platforms to address the rumours that he is trying to commit suicide.

On his Facebook account, Maosa explained that he has been receiving messages from people asking if he is trying to kill himself.

“Been getting calls and messages because of these lies. I don’t like entertaining nonsense, but mental illness is a very sensitive issue that mustn’t be joked about. People are going through a lot and we should be sensitive,” he wrote.

He rubbished the rumours, saying he is living a happy life. As for me, I’ve never been this happy in my life. All is going well and I’m grateful. God has been good to me. I am living my dream and I am the happiest. Stop believing everything you read on Facebook,” Maosa explained.

In a video on TikTok, he advised fans to err on the side of caution when posting about suicide as it is a sensitive topic. We cannot joke about such things. Please let us be sensitive before we start posting things that are irresponsible. I am fine,” he said. The actor has been vocal about his battle with depression in the past.