‘Not on our watch!’: Amanda du-Pont breaks down in emotional plea for justice for Cwecwe

Actress and media personality Amanda du-Pont has sparked intense conversation online after sharing an emotional video plea demanding justice for Cwecwe, a young girl who was allegedly abused at school. The video, posted on April 2 via TikTok, shows Amanda in visible distress, tearfully expressing her anguish over the child’s suffering and calling on society to stand up against such injustices.

In the nearly two-minute clip, Amanda struggles to contain her emotions as she reflects on the trauma that children like Cwecwe are forced to endure. She openly questioned how anyone, especially a child, could cope with such deep pain when even adults find trauma so overwhelming.

“If we as adults are carrying the trauma so heavy, what on earth is a child supposed to do?” she asked, her voice shaking with emotion.

Amanda du-Pont

Amanda urged her followers to break the silence and fight for the protection of vulnerable children, even if it means facing criticism or backlash. She emphasized the importance of using one’s voice to push for change.

In her caption, Amanda wrote:

“Triggered, broken and hurting for CweCwe. She’s just a kid. If we as adults are carrying the trauma so heavy, what on earth is a child supposed to do? We try to stay in the shadows in fear of being silenced, now look! Anyway, live for something or die for nothing. Not on our watch! Children should feel safe. We demand justice not just for Cwecwe but for every child.”

This one mustn’t use this serious situation of Cwecwe to push her agenda

Why must we believe a woman who went to pose for a picture with a man who she claims raped her … pic.twitter.com/CjTCdbu4yy

— ChrisExcel (@ChrisExcel102) April 3, 2025

Personal Reflection on Past Trauma

The video also touched on Amanda’s personal experiences, including her public allegations against her ex-boyfriend, musician, and media personality Jub Jub. She previously accused him of abuse, and while she did not go into explicit detail in the new video, she drew a powerful connection between her own pain and the trauma experienced by young victims like Cwecwe.

Amanda voiced her disappointment with the justice system, referencing how she felt let down in her own case. She expressed concern that Cwecwe’s case could face a similar fate if society doesn’t hold authorities accountable.

“I know what it feels like when your voice isn’t heard,” she said. “I can only pray that this little girl doesn’t have to go through that same kind of pain without justice being served.”

Mixed Reactions Online

While Amanda’s video moved many viewers, the online response has been divided. A large number of social media users applauded her for being brave and for using her platform to raise awareness and amplify the call for justice.

Supporters flooded the comment section with messages of solidarity and gratitude, with one fan writing, “Thank you for standing up for Cwecwe. Your voice matters. Keep speaking out.”

However, not everyone received her message positively. Some critics accused Amanda of clout-chasing, claiming her video appeared performative.

“I can just imagine setting up a camera, finding the perfect song to select, and prepping yourself to cry,” one user wrote.

Another added, “Content creators are tiring. We are all sad and heartbroken. This is a very sad thing that happened. But we are not exploiting likes by posting videos of us crying. We demand #JusticeForCwecwe.”

The Bigger Picture

Despite the criticism, Amanda remains steadfast in her message: children must be protected, and justice must prevail. Her video has further amplified the #JusticeForCwecwe movement, which continues to gain traction as more people demand accountability and reforms in how abuse cases involving minors are handled in South Africa.

In a time when social media can be both a platform for advocacy and a space for scrutiny, Amanda’s emotional outcry has undeniably brought greater visibility to Cwecwe’s story — and to the broader issue of child abuse and systemic failures in the justice system.

As Amanda put it:

“Children should feel safe. We demand justice — not just for Cwecwe, but for every child.”