South African actor Clement Maosa is back at it again, using his wit to tackle the universal pain of heartbreak in a hilariously unexpected way. Recently, the Skeem Saam star took to social media to jokingly propose that heartbreak should be legally classified as attempted murder, and his followers couldn’t handle it!
On Thursday, January 8, 2026, Maosa, who’s not only lighting up television screens but also stepping into the music scene, tweeted his comedic legal proposition:
"The law should consider heartbreak as attempted murder, especially if there is an intent!"
This tweet sparked a tsunami of reactions from netizens, with many chiming in with their own takes on the subject. Some followers even made amusing suggestions about compensation for those with broken hearts!
What Did Fans Have to Say?
As expected, once Maosa’s tweet hit the internet, the comment section quickly filled up with responses. Here’s how people reacted:
@MetjahTebogo:
"And there should be compensation."
@SixoGcilishe:
"Mna, I second you. And they should be liable for all medical expenses."
@Mathekga_:
"Unfortunately, that will open a floodgate of unlawful and untruthful claims. Gathering of evidence will be very difficult."
@Corporategirl6:
"Well, technically, there is if you have a contractual agreement. You should know."
@itscaeser_:
"Even if one is convicted for heartbreak (attempted murder), you’ll still need to recover. Life ye ke life shame."
@Stanely_ai:
"As soon as you feel better, you'll drop the charges and get your person back? Only for them to dala you again? I don't think so, ya'll must suffer the consequences."
@Lebzapeace:
"You can only be heartbroken once in your life, and anything after that doesn't count as a heartbreak."
@maximuss_88:
"I've heard someone saying we get hurt because we identify a lot with our thoughts and emotions that they end up becoming our reality, and we spend too much time trying to fix the reflection and forget that we are not the reflection, but we make it what we desire with our thoughts."
@jeffrodgers540:
"Mine was planned down to engagement and marriage to the other guy within a year to inflict a lesson, but I nonetheless proceeded to have my best life after getting over it."
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