Reality television personality and socialite Inno Morolong says a private video featuring her is being circulated online without her permission, while her lawyers work to hold those responsible to account.
The Diamonds and Dolls star addressed the matter publicly on Tuesday as the footage continued to spread across social media, asking people not to share or engage with it.
Morolong stated that she had given no approval for the video to be made available. “I did not consent to the recording, publication or distribution of this material,” she said.
Although her career as an influencer and entrepreneur has made her a familiar public figure, Morolong stressed that visibility does not remove her right to privacy. She said public interest in her life could never justify violations of her dignity or personal limits.
“Being known publicly does not give anyone permission to disregard my privacy, dignity or boundaries,” she said.
The socialite also highlighted the effect the incident has had on her loved ones. Describing herself as a mother and someone who values family, she said the consequences reached beyond her own experience. She said it had been deeply upsetting to see personal material “turned into a weapon and spread for public consumption.”
Morolong said her legal representatives were working to establish who had circulated the footage, with further legal steps expected. She warned anyone involved in sharing, reposting, publishing, selling or distributing the videos to stop immediately.
In her closing appeal, she urged the public not to view, download, store or pass on the material, adding that her privacy and the privacy of her family should be respected.
The video has not been described or linked to, out of respect for Morolong’s privacy. Her case also draws attention to the wider problem of image-based abuse and the unlawful distribution of intimate material. In South Africa, sharing intimate images without the subject’s consent may amount to a criminal offence.
People facing similar abuse in South Africa can report non-consensual intimate content to the Film and Publication Board through its toll-free number, 0800 148 148, or via WhatsApp on 083 428 4767. These services can assist with reports and requests for removal.
Additional emotional and crisis assistance is available from the Gender-Based Violence Command Centre on 0800 428 428, SADAG on 0800 567 567 and LifeLine South Africa on 0861 322 322. Thuthuzela Care Centres can also provide coordinated medical, psychological and legal support.
The Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020 and the Films and Publications Amendment Act 11 of 2019 classify the non-consensual distribution of intimate images as a criminal offence. Those affected may open a case at any SAPS police station, seek a protection order under the Domestic Violence Act or submit a complaint to the Information Regulator under POPIA.
Victims are encouraged to preserve evidence before reporting the material to social media platforms or the police. Useful records include screenshots showing web addresses, dates, times and messages. Obtaining legal advice can also help ensure that a complaint is documented and prepared properly.
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