Actress Khabonina Qubeka has sparked debate on social media after comments she made about drinking her own urine during an appearance on the You Not Funny podcast resurfaced online.
During the conversation with hosts Carpo More and Abuti Lolo, Qubeka claimed that morning urine has medicinal properties and is beneficial for the teeth and skin.
She argued that people have been conditioned to view urine as disgusting, which explains their negative reactions to the idea of drinking it.
The actress said: “That thing is medicinal for you. I posted about it.”
She also claimed that urine was good for the teeth and skin, adding that people had been programmed to react with disgust when the subject was raised.
Her comments have drawn criticism, including from popular medical doctor Dr Nokukhanya Khanyile-Lenake, who warned people against drinking urine.
“Whoa whoa whoa! Please do not drink your own urine! Your kidneys filter out toxins from your body into your urine INCLUDING INFECTIONS so please do not do this,” she cautioned.
Musician Cassper Nyovest also weighed in on the discussion, making it clear that he was not interested in trying the practice.
“Ya noh, ya moroto yone ntshutlheng gents, give me zero,” he commented, dismissing the idea of drinking urine.
The discussion has reignited debate about the use of urine as a home remedy and the importance of relying on medically supported health information.
There is no established medical evidence that drinking urine provides the claimed benefits for teeth or skin. Urine is a waste product produced by the kidneys, and drinking it is not a recommended medical treatment.
The podcast episode, titled Keeping Up With Khabonina, was released on 14 May 2026. The clip has recently resurfaced and attracted renewed attention online.
