The show "Uyajola 9/9" is known for revealing the secrets and scandals of South Africans to the public.
Hosted by rapper and TV personality Jub Jub, the show has become popular for exposing infidelity in relationships, often sending ripples through the local community.
But now, Jub Jub has decided to raise the stakes by taking the drama into religious spaces.
In a recent video going viral, Jub Jub made a bold proclamation: “Everyone cheats, even at church. So now we cannot go in because of church? We are within!”
The idea of exposing pastors - trusted figures in religious communities - has sparked mixed reactions.
For those who might be unfamiliar with the show, “Uyajola 9/9” is South Africa’s answer to the “Cheaters” franchise, with a distinctly local twist.
In each episode, Jub Jub and his team track down people suspected of cheating, confronting them with evidence.
The show has become known for its intense confrontations, high drama, and unpredictable outcomes, sometimes tearing families apart, other times resolving long-standing issues.
Now, it seems the show is turning a critical eye toward the very institutions that are meant to guide and support moral values - churches.
By targeting pastors and religious figures, Jub Jub is challenging the belief that these spaces are beyond reproach when it comes to cheating.
The implications of exposing cheating in religious settings are complex. On one hand, it's understandable why some viewers might see this as a necessary step towards transparency.
If pastors, who are often viewed as role models are coveting with thy neighbour, it raises concerns about their integrity and teachings.
For those in the congregation, the revelation could be a shock but also a wake-up call about the flaws that exist even in the most revered of spaces.
However, there’s also a more sensitive side to consider.
The church is often considered a sanctuary for people to find solace, guidance and community. By airing these personal conflicts on national TV, “Uyajola 9/9” might risk eroding the trust people place in their religious leaders.
Some viewers may feel that the show is exploiting sacred spaces for entertainment rather than truly serving the greater good.
“Uyajola 9/9” is stirring up an important conversation - one about loyalty, accountability and the blurred lines between public and private life.
Should religious leaders be held to a higher standard? Is it right to expose personal matters in such a public way? Or is this a wake-up call that there’s no one immune to the temptations of infidelity, even in the holiest of spaces?
So many questions!
Jub Jub says he is also coming for cheating pastors in the next season of Uyajola99. pic.twitter.com/kyUbDcCFcr
X users don’t seem to be to excited about the idea.
@nathit00th commented: “Chief we are busy dealing with bigger issues in our country at the moment. we are repositioning south africa in the world and wena you are coming with petty issues of cheaters please dude chill. we will give you attention next year.”
@ModiegiLakes commented: “They really need to just shut it. No longer relevant this uyajola 99 nonsense.”
While @r_motlatso wrote: ”He's lying, last time he was promoting season 2 of this stupid show, he said he'll be exposing celebrities who cheat. This show must be cancelled, and if you support - you're just as much as an idiot.“
Sjoe, these people are not having it.