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Mzansi is buzzing! Social media exploded when Gucci queen Mawhoo shared what was supposed to be an adorable car advertisement, but it quickly resembled a blatant endorsement for “drinking and driving.”
In the now-removed video, Mawhoo — promoting the luxury car brand Jaecoo — walks towards a car with the trunk open, revealing a picnic setup. It appeared charming, until she popped open a bottle of Laurent Perrier (yes, that sparkling wine) and poured herself a drink before slipping into the driver’s seat and starting the engine.
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Social media was quick to react. Within moments, outrage, disbelief, and disappointment flooded feeds, with many calling the clip irresponsible and hazardous, especially for a public figure who holds numerous brand partnerships.
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@msk_sinceday1 expressed: “This is why drunk driving statistics remain high. Can you believe people defend content like this?”
@ofentseza remarked: “We have drinking and driving content on the timeline, and NO, Laurent Perrier doesn’t offer a non-alcoholic option. Oversight or just a normalized attitude?”
@dineocampell, with experience in brand campaigns, mentioned: “From my years of content approval, this raised major red flags. No 🔞 sign, no disclaimer, nothing. It’s completely reckless.”
Meanwhile, @ninimthimkhulu summed up what many felt: “The focus shifted from showcasing the car to displaying irresponsibility. This was a poor decision, plain and simple.”
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From Twitter to Threads, users questioned why alcohol always seems to accompany every “soft life” influencer moment.
@zethumbona pointed out: “I really don’t understand why living well always involves alcohol. Why not promote drinking water?!”
@lerato_morapedi echoed this sentiment: “The fact that we’re even discussing whether it was alcoholic shows how poorly this was executed. Just don’t drink during the ad, end of story.”
Damage Control Mode
After the backlash grew, Mawhoo quietly took down the video from her social channels — but by then, the internet had already taken action. Screenshots, reposts, and memes guaranteed that this moment wouldn’t be forgotten.
As one user, @smangeleleesow1, bluntly stated: “Influencers need to take this seriously. Drinking and driving isn’t stylish; it’s a crime.”
Sure, sis can showcase a designer outfit and a flawless appearance like no one else — but glamorizing drinking and driving? That’s a definite no.
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