Zimbabwean-born amapiano star Sha Sha has social media in a frenzy after a recent performance sparked an unexpected shift in the ongoing conversation around illegal immigration in South Africa.

The Ndawana and Tender Love hitmaker took to the stage at D48, dressed in stylish shorts and a jacket, delivering a performance that left many mesmerised, but it wasn’t just the music that had South African men swooning.

Her undeniable beauty and stage presence quickly made her a trending topic, with countless fans, especially men, expressing admiration that seemed to overshadow political sentiment.

In recent months, movements like Operation Dudula and March and March have stirred national conversations around deporting undocumented foreigners.

But when it came to Sha Sha, many South African men appeared ready to make an exception.

One user, @PietMolahloe, joked, “She can use our healthcare for free.”

This sudden wave of support didn’t sit well with everyone.

Critics were quick to call out the apparent double standards, accusing some men of ignoring the broader issue of immigration just because the individual in question was attractive.

Despite ongoing protests, including those led by Jacinta Ngobese of March and March, who recently rallied crowds in Durban citing healthcare strain and job scarcity, Sha Sha’s charm seems to have flipped the script, at least online.