"President General": Woman Turns the Tables on Boyfriend With Savage Breakup Response, SA Applauds
- A young woman in South Africa shared a dramatic story about turning the tables on her boyfriend, who tried to break up with her
- The lady's bold move was showcased in a TikTok video, sparking a wave of reactions online, with many praising her for staying one step ahead
- The incident has ignited debates about modern dating, emotional detachment, and relationship dynamics, with some applauding the babe's empowerment and others questioning the state of her previous relationship
- Briefly News spoke to certified relationship expert Paula Quinsee about how to deal with a breakup
Hebanna! A young woman in South Africa has left Mzansi stunned after she shared how she turned the tables on her boyfriend, who tried to break up with her, only to find out she had already moved on.
Source: TikTok
The woman who took to her social media page @onelemlanjeni20 revealed a dramatic exchange with her boyfriend, who had decided to end their relationship. In a text message, the man told her:
“I’m not feeling this relationship anymore, I’m sorry to hurt you.”
Woman beats bae at his own game, leaves him shattered
But instead of reacting emotionally or pleading for the relationship, @onelemlanjeni20 coolly responded with a short video, which she sent to her boyfriend on WhatsApp of herself cuddled up with her new man. Alongside the video, she simply replied: “Ok.”
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The savage comeback stunned her now ex-boyfriend, who quickly asked: “You got a man for real?” He followed the message with three missed calls, seemingly desperate for an explanation or to backtrack on his decision.
According to @onelemlanjeni20, she eventually responded not to rekindle anything, but to land one final blow to her ex bae.
“I knew this would come up, so I replaced you before you even said it out.”
Shortly after, @onelemlanjeni20 blocked him. Screenshots of the conversation and a snippet of the video were uploaded to TikTok by the babe herself on 24 July 2025, where thousands of users reacted with disbelief and applause. The post sparked a wave of comments, with many praising @onelemlanjeni20 for staying one step ahead.
@onelemlanjeni20’s bold move sparked debates online about modern dating and emotional detachment in relationships. While some social media users called her move “legendary” and empowering, others questioned the state of their relationship and whether she had emotionally checked out long before the breakup.
As the video continues to circulate online, one thing is clear, this woman did not get played; she played the game better.
Take a look at the post below:
How to deal with a breakup: Expert advice
While speaking to Briefly News, certified relationship expert Paula Quinsee shared tips on how to deal with a breakup by saying:
"Allow yourself to grieve, but don't dwell. Practice self-care, reconnect with loved ones, and engage in new activities. Reflect on the relationship to identify growth areas. Set boundaries and prioritise personal time."
The founder of Engaged Humans added:
"Focus on healing, not rebounding. Cultivate self-love, forgiveness, and acceptance. Give yourself time and space to rediscover your identity and move forward with clarity and confidence."
Mzansi claps for the woman's comeback
Many people in South Africa and beyond are weighing in on the drama. Some praised her confidence and her ability to remain unbothered during a moment that typically leaves most people heartbroken.
Black said:
"Yey. This is how we move, Mama. Did I not scream? Sisterhood is so proud of you, Ntombi you.Welldone atsho ngamaqatha."
Hlubi Kazi added:
"President! President General."
Maleboselolo wrote:
"The player got played real quick."
Palesa Moloi expressed:
"Oh, I’m so proud of you, my dhiye."
Siphokazi Dlamini replied:
"Girlhood, sisterhood is very proud of you."
MaPru stated:
"Then he calls 3 times in a minute...I think he was struggling to breathe."
Nalediing_03 commented:
"Legendary. I love your work!"
Source: TikTok
Women who caught their men cheating
- Briefly News reported that drama unfolded on social media after a lady recently caught her man cheating on her and having an entire secret family during an unplanned encounter at a mall in the US.
- A woman had the shock of her life after she found her boyfriend snuggled up in bed with his side chick, who was a friend.
- A woman's heart sank as she saw her boyfriend, hand-in-hand with another woman, strolling through the shopping mall.
Source: Briefly News
Johana Mukandila (Human Interest Editor) Johana Tshidibi Mukandila has been a Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News since 2023. She has over four years of experience as a multimedia journalist. Johana holds a national diploma in journalism from the Cape Peninsula University Of Technology (2023). She has worked at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, PAICTA, BONA Magazine and Albella Music Production. She is currently furthering her education in journalism at the CPUT. She has passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. Reach her at johana.mukandila@briefly.co.za
Paula Quinsee (Certified Relationship Therapy Educator and founder of Engaged Humans) Paula Quinsee is the founder of Engaged Humans, facilitating connection between individuals and organisations to create a more human-connected world. She is a certified Imago Relationship Therapy educator and facilitator, NLP practitioner, PDA analyst, coach and trainer. Paula is also the author of two self-help guides - Embracing Conflict and Embracing No - as well as an international speaker, advocate for mental health and activist for gender-based violence.
