Zimbabwean businessman and influencer Gilbert Nyati has set social media ablaze after proudly posting about flying his beloved mother to South Africa for “a well-deserved break to relax and enjoy life.”
In his emotional post, Gilbert gushed over his mom, writing:
“Ndiri kuunza amai vangu kuSouth Africa kuti vazorore, vafarire hupenyu. Kana ndichiita izvi, mazuva angu ekurarama panyika anowedzerwa nekublesswa navo.”
(“I’m bringing my mother to South Africa so she can rest and enjoy life. Doing this gives me blessings and adds more days to my life on earth.”)
While many fans applauded his act of love, things took a SHARP TURN when a fan named Mercy Chiokonzo commented, asking:
“Why not bring your wife’s mother, Joy Nyati, too, so she can relax?”
Gilbert’s response left jaws on the floor:
“Haana pasipoti, so haauye. Simple.” (“She doesn’t have a passport, so she can’t come. Simple.”)
The blunt reply has triggered a storm of backlash, with critics slamming him as “disrespectful” and “arrogant.” Some even accused him of humiliating his wife’s family publicly.
Twitter is now flooded with hashtags like #RespectInLaws and #GilbertNyatiDrama, with users divided — some defending Gilbert’s right to prioritize his own mom, others calling his response “unnecessary and cold-hearted.”
Insiders claim Joy Nyati herself is “deeply hurt” by the comment but has chosen to remain silent — for now. Will this family drama spill further into the public eye? Stay tuned… because in Zimbabwean social media, scandals like these NEVER end quietly!
