Dr. Celiwe Dada Claps Back at Trolls After Opening Up About Financial Struggles
A medical doctor, Dr. Celiwe Dada, has responded to online trolls who criticized her after she shared how purchasing a luxury car nearly led to financial ruin. She revealed that she had been persuaded by her husband to make the costly decision, only for it to become a major financial burden.
Dr. Dada, who was solely responsible for the household income, recounted paying over R20,000 per month for a Mercedes GLC following her husband’s accident. When she suggested downgrading, he instead opted for a Mercedes GLB worth R1.2 million. Additionally, she alleged that she experienced gender-based violence (GBV) at his hands before he eventually left her.
Her candid revelation attracted both support and criticism, with some questioning her intelligence despite her medical degree. One online user commented:
“If you are not street smart, a degree is useless… with that degree, she was still fooled.”
Unwilling to let the remark slide, Dr. Dada fired back, stating:
“Says you? Hayi maan! Leave the medical degree alone. It can never be useless. Now that I’m grown, I was able to correct my financial mistake and move forward. Because of that degree, I can take care of my children, send them to good schools, drive my own comfortable car, and live well despite the challenges I faced.”
She further urged people to reflect on their own lives before trolling others, emphasizing:
“This degree is the reason I was able to make my comeback!”
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Many South Africans rallied behind Dr. Dada, flooding the comments with messages of encouragement:
- Tshigoda Vhofanelwa: “You’re finding your feet again. Next year, this time, it will be a different chapter of your life, sisi.”
- Lusizo Mpofu: “Be kind, and don’t change who you are because of this low-value man.”
- Phyllis Sengani: “I don’t blame you. He was your husband—any woman in love could have done the same. Unfortunately, he never appreciated what you did for him. But you’re still working, and you can achieve even more.”
- Lufuno Tharaga: “What a strong woman, what a queen. God bless you, Dr. Let no one dim your light.”
Dr. Dada’s story serves as a powerful reminder that setbacks do not define one’s future, and with resilience, one can rebuild and thrive.
Source: Briefly