Third death strikes Umhlobo Wenene this month.
Hardly three weeks since the death of Umhlobo Wenene giants, Reverend Nomathamsanqa Rweqana and Sonwabo Yawa, another death has hit the station. Actor and voice over artist at the station Nomampondo Noluthando Simayi passed away in a car crash on Saturday, accordingHardly three weeks since the death of Umhlobo Wenene giants, Reverend Nomathamsanqa Rweqana and Sonwabo Yawa, another death has hit the station. Actor and voice over artist at the station Nomampondo Noluthando Simayi passed away in a car crash on Saturday.

 

ONE DIED, THREE INJURED

The station confirmed Simayi’s passing in a statement saying they are deeply saddened by the sad news. “Simayi’s untimely passing occurred in a car tragic accident as she was returning from the funeral of the main story writer, Sonwabo Yawa, this past Saturday,” the station said. Two other drama actors, Nokukhanya Kula, famously known as Thandi and Mzwandile Nzenze, recognised as Gibson, along with senior producer Toffee Zitshu, were injured in the same accident. “The devastating news came in the wake of two funerals of Rev Rweqana and Yawa last week.”

TRAGEDY

SABC Eastern Cape Business Manager, Loyiso Bala, extended his heartfelt condolences to her family and wished the injured colleagues a speedy recovery. “The latest news of the passing of our colleague has left a further void in our hearts as we were still mourning our two colleagues who we buried last week,” Loyiso said. “Amid this sad news, we are left distraught and appeal to the listeners and fans to remain steadfast and offer support to the station by keeping the affected families in their thoughts and prayers during this trying time.”

DEATHS

Reverend Rweqana who passed on two weeks ago retired two years ago from the station after joining in 2008. Award-winning writer, Sonwabo, was behind the series Ithini Na Lento where Nomampondo had starred