Skin bleaching scandal in South Africa | Unreported World

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Published 2018-01-17

South Africa's skin bleaching scandal: Unreported World went to South Africa where the use of controversial skin bleaching creams is on the rise in a new generation. Despite strict laws banning dangerous chemicals they're widely available and are making people ill. Reporter Tania Rashid met a celebrity who endorses skin bleaching despite the risks and some of those that are trying to end the trade.

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This episode first aired on 18/11/2016.

All Comments (21)

@PurpleNoodles 4 years ago

I'd rather be single for the rest of my life than change my skin tone to be more appealing to the public. I don't give a f**
@caribbeangialshar3181 5 years ago

Do they realize when they have kids their babies will come out dark skin.
@nqobileonlife 2 years ago

Jeff’s problem is deeper than just his skin, there’s so much trauma in his story. I feel sorry for him, for everyone who struggles with the need to be lighter.
@wanderess444 2 years ago

Jeff is so unhappy with himself, you can see it in his eyes. It’s heartbreaking to watch.
@sealaine8334 4 years ago

"On TV, we are selling a fake world, that's our job" Ain't that the truth
@lele19691 4 years ago

The bleaching makes the colour look unatural and ghostly looking!..😱
@memyselfandeye76 8 months ago

Mshoza passed away in 2020 due to complications of diabetes. One can't help to wonder if the chemicals in skin bleaching cream contributed to her death. She was only 37.
@DJCloudy_ 10 months ago

Please don't feel uncomfortable in whatever skin you have, there's no such thing as an ugly colour. You're beautiful just the way you are.
@mpembeb7982 3 years ago

"the lighter the better" What a disgrace.
@alicewang5398 4 years ago

I honestly think the black skinned model was way prettier than the female rapper who endorsed those skin products
@MyrrdinWylltEmrys 2 years ago

All Jeff has is self-esteem issues and hates himself inside out goes out to the world and puts up a brave face. I feel sorry for him.
@najwaaaamira 2 years ago

as a person from southeast Asia, here people bullies you for having dark skin. i really want to accept my own skin but i cant.
@preciousoh705 5 years ago

"We have to sell a fake world." I hope this made you realise how unrealistic and dangerous our beauty standards are.
@liveliness496 4 years ago

I live in South Africa,it's actually 10 times worse then the documentary is showing🙁
@preciousmatovheke 8 months ago

As a darksinned South African young woman, I'm so proud of myself for nor being sucked into all of this regardless of all the pressure
@Sinazomncane 2 years ago

I think the trap is that a lot of us suffer from hyperpigmentation. You try remove these spots with such products and then boom the compliments are endless and you start believing that it's because your light, when in fact it because your skin is even toned.
@bnenomore 5 years ago

Seeing educated college kids believing whiter skin is more attractive just kills me. I personally love & appreciate all skin tones. This thinking is so antiquated, it's crazy!
@TheMaure 5 years ago

That rapper is very hypocrite and reckless and she doesn't look beautiful with her bleached skin and plastic surgeries. On the other hand, the black model is very beautiful. It's not about the skin people, wake up!!
@traumateaminternational4732 2 years ago

Jeff seems like a really decent guy. It's such a shame that he feels pressured to use carcinogens to promote his career. Hopefully he gets the confidence to try and make it in the music industry without them.
@olgaprokopieva2692 8 months ago

I am white. I find the darkest dark almost black-chocolate skin so beautiful and stunning. Anything that is natural and healthy is beautiful. I am delighted that the presenter stood against the pressure to lighten her skin to fit in.