Rural Zulu Girl reveals why she targeted Lamiez Holworthy: "She started this"

The online battle between content creator Rural Zulu Girl and popular DJ Lamiez Holworthy has reached a new boiling point. In a private message leaked to the public, the influencer explained her motivations for targeting the radio personality.

The explanation surfaced on Thursday, 13 August 2026, when entertainment blogger Maphephandaba shared a screenshot of a DM from the creator. In the message, Rural Zulu Girl insisted that she was not the aggressor, stating "She started this" in reference to the DJ.

Origins of the Rivalry

The bad blood between the two reportedly began when social media users started comparing their fashion choices and aesthetics. These viral comparisons quickly turned sour as accusations of impersonation began to fly against the content creator.

Supporters of Lamiez Holworthy reportedly clashed with Rural Zulu Girl, leading to a breakdown in relations. The content creator claims these initial interactions forced her into a defensive position.

Personal Attacks and Body Shaming

In the days before the DMs were made public, the feud took a personal turn. Rural Zulu Girl used her platform to take swipes at Lamiez’s family background and upbringing, sparking outrage among the DJ's fanbase.

The influencer also targeted Lamiez's physical appearance in subsequent posts. She justified these comments by claiming she was merely responding to body-shaming she had previously received from the other side.

The Public Weighs In

Mzansi social media users have expressed their shock at the intensity of the insults exchanged. While some defend the creator's right to clap back, many others find the attacks on family history and looks to be crossing a line.

The situation follows previous headlines where other industry figures, including Naledi Aphiwe, weighed in on the lookalike controversy. Aphiwe had previously encouraged the creator to embrace her own identity rather than imitating the Metro FM star.