- An X user sparked debate after criticising Moja Love’sX-Repopresenter Xolani Maphanga on Monday, 20 July 2026
- The user accused Maphanga of using his show to mock and belittle black people while treating white guests with more respect
- Mzansi is divided, with some defending X-Repo as a justice platform for scam victims while others agree the channel targets black people
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‘X-Repo’ presenter accused of racial bias. Image: Moja Love TV
A post by X user @MissNtabeni has set off a heated debate about Moja Love’s popular repo show and its presenter, Xolani Maphanga. The user bluntly stated her distaste for the presenter, claiming his show’s core purpose is to humiliate black South Africans.
X-Repo is a Moja Love television programme where Maphanga and his team help individuals who have been scammed or wronged by businesses and service providers recover their goods or money when standard legal processes have failed.
X-Repo host accused of targeting black South Africans
In her initial post, @MissNtabeni alleged that Xolani Maphanga humiliates black South Africans on his popular show. The post was captioned:
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“The aim of this guy’s show is to embarrass black people. I don’t like him a bit.”
@MissNtabeni did not hold back in her criticism, doubling down in a follow-up post where she broadened her attack to the entire channel.
“Whether you like it or not, Moja Love is a problem. This channel thrives on mocking black people and our cultures, and they do so by using black people — for instance, when Xolani got into trouble with the law, they terminated his contract and were too quick to abandon him,” she wrote.
She also claimed that Maphanga’s on-screen behaviour reflects a racial double standard.
“He always belittles Black people on his show, but with whites he talks with respect,” she added.
SA reacts to Xolani Maphanga criticism
Not everyone agreed with her take. Several users rushed to defend the show and its presenter, arguing that those featured on X-Repo bring the public exposure on themselves by refusing to honour their obligations.
“So to hell with the victims that got robbed of the properties they’ve worked hard for? Because all he does is get justice for them. You woke okes are such a bore 🙄”
@Certified_SA was equally blunt:
“You are dumb. Or maybe you see that he might be on your doorstep soon? The same people you say are being humiliated had ample time to do what is right before X came; others even defied the Lawful Orders from courts. What can be worse than that? They deserve anything Morons”
@ZakesDlamin1 also challenged the original post:
“Before they embarrass them as per your own perspective, what did they do first? Get your head around that first.”
“Imagine a person who owes you money and you call X-Repo, and you think they are being embarrassed.”
“That whole TV station is embarrassing black people with most of their shows.”
“I have seen Indians and whites on the show not once… I strongly disagree.”
SA in stitches as Xolani Maphanga mimics guest’s accent
Meanwhile, Briefly Newspreviously reported that Xolani Maphanga left Mzansi laughing uncontrollably after imitating a guest’s accent during an episode.
During the X-Repo episode that aired on Saturday, 26 April, Xolani Maphanga helped Sumeya recover money from her husband’s friend.
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Tayananiswa Zvikaramba (Editor)Tayananiswa Zvikaramba is an entertainment writer at Briefly News. He previously worked as a profiler, sports, human interest, entertainment, and current affairs writer at Pindula (2016-2022) and iHarare (2022-2025). He holds a BA Honours in Archaeology from the University of Zimbabwe (2010-2013), YOAST SEO for Beginners (2023), YOAST Block Editor Training (2023), and YOAST Structured Data for Beginners (2023). Email: tayananiswa.zvikaramba@briefly.co.za
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