In a chilling statement released on Monday, January 19, 2026, beauty influencer and media mogul Mihlali Ndamase revealed she is living in fear. Citing “safety and self-preservation,” Ndamase publicly identified a man named Michael Brits (known as “Mike”) as the individual allegedly behind a months-long campaign of harassment, stalking, and intimidation.
A Pattern of Obsession
Ndamase detailed a harrowing escalation of behavior that began after she rejected the man’s romantic advances. According to the influencer, the harassment moved from digital threats to physical monitoring:
- Surveillance: Ndamase alleges she has been followed to her workplace and discovered the individual waiting at locations where she was parked or seated.
- Third-Party Harassment: She claims individuals were hired to follow her and take unauthorized photographs, while her family members have been approached in public.
- Reputational Warfare: The statement further accuses the stalker of planting false, damaging stories with blogs and media outlets to compromise her public standing and safety.
The Stand Against Entitlement
Beyond her personal struggle, Ndamase used her platform to address the dangerous culture of male entitlement, emphasizing that a woman’s public profile does not grant strangers access to her life.
“Influence does not equal consent. A woman does not owe access to her life, her body, or her time because she was pursued… We need to come to a point where men understand that courting a woman does not entitle them to you. No means no.”
