By Abigail Philip David
South African media personality, Kefilwe Mabote, has sparked widespread reactions after burning her expensive designer clothes following her decision to embrace Christianity.
Mabote shared her actions and the reasoning behind them on her Instagram story, addressing questions from followers who wondered why she didn’t donate the items instead.
Explaining her decision, Mabote stated that burning the clothes, including Versace items, was a personal conviction rooted in her faith.
She wrote:
“I’ve been getting questions about why I chose to burn Versace items instead of giving them away, and I want to take a moment to explain with care and understanding.
“The decision to burn the items came from a place of conviction. According to the Bible, such things are considered ‘accursed’ (see Joshua 7:13 for context). For example, the image of Medusa represents a Greek god, from the marine kingdom, and as believers, we cannot serve two masters.
“To give these items away would be to pass on something I no longer stand for, and I can’t in good conscience transfer things that I know carry deep spiritual implications.”
The act has drawn mixed reactions online, with some praising her for standing firm in her faith, while others questioned the necessity of destroying the clothes instead of helping those in need.
