A video showing the late Sarafina! song composer Mbongeni Ngema speaking at a funeral has been doing the rounds on social media since it was posted on Thursday, 28 December on X (the social media previously known as Twitter) — this comes after a family statement announced that the slain 68-year-old playwright veteran died in a fatal car accident on his way back from attending a funeral service in Mbizana in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday evening, 28 December.

‘HE WAS BIDDING FAEWELL’: NETIZENS REACT TO A VIDEO OF MBONGENI NGEMA AT A FUNERAL
The death of Mbongeni Ngema was announced via a statement which was shared on social media on Wednesday.

“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved brother, father, husband, and patriot Mbongeni Ngema… Ngema was killed in a head-on car accident while returning from attending a funeral in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape this evening. He was a passenger in the vehicle,” the statememt read.Netizens were left in their feelings after seeing a video showing the late Sarafina! composer bidding farewell to his friend at a funeral. Standing in front of the funeral service, Ngema could be heard saying: “Part of my life is gone with her.” Netizens have since taken to the comment section and expressed their sorrow after hearing Ngema’s heart-wrenching speech to his late friend.

Meanwhile, the Eastern Cape Department of Health has confirmed that Ngema’s body has been released to his family after an autopsy was concluded earlier this week, ZiMoja reported.“He was bidding farewell to a departed somebody not knowing only hours later his name will be called too. Death often does come like a thief in the night 😢,” @mageba_sthembz said.

“I’m saddened by his passing, the man had so much love & passion for the industry he served for so many years. Death be not proud,” @ManqobaShangase commented.

“He was still healthy and full of life. Those Eastern Cape roads are killers.

@MYANC has been very reckless in their duties to serve & protect the people of this country. It is the black communities that are suffering from #ANC negligence, corruption and looting #Vote 🗳️,” @NdumoZindela wrote.

Zinhle’s husband, Murdah Bongz kicked off the birthday wishes; Kairo Forbes and Pearl Thusi joined the train.

“I love you to the moon and back, to infinity and beyond, and more than words can say. Happy Birthday Momma Bear,” Kairo wrote.

Pearl shared old photos revealing Zinhle’s baby bump.

“Happy Birthday Sister. years complete & into 40 years young and your journey has only begun! Had to keep these a secret and just bumped into them while searching for the perfect pic to post! I forgot we even took these lol,” the actress wrote.

Playing the role as Itumeleng Mokoena, the new actress is a vivacious lady with a compelling personality and a fresh face to television screens across Mzansi, but she is not just a pretty face.
Talented and beautiful actress Larona Moagi, known as Tumi from the River, hasn’t been seen in many TV series, but she is well known as a qualified lawyer in real life.
Moagi says that she felt exhilhiration and excitement as she started filming the first few scenes of The River, but that it took a while before she had settled with the news that she had earned a role on the new soap. Her character, Itumeleng Mokoena gets involved in an interesting conflict with mining boss and main antagonist, Lindiwe (played by Sindi Dlathu). “Viewers can expect to see Tumi grow out of the naive, young woman they saw in the first episodes”, Moagi explains.Moagi could be the perfect example of the phrase, ‘dynamite comes in small packages’, which is probably why the role of Itumeleng Mokoena fits her so well.

So who is Larona Moagi? Here are few facts about her:

1.This is her first role (as a lead) on a television soap.

2.Larona currently studying towards a degree in Law at the University of Witwatersrand.

3.Larona was bitten by the acting bug when she starred as the lead in her first high school production in 2010.

4.She has an avid interest in what happens behind the scenes when scenes are filmed, including learning about the production and composition of the soap’s episode.

South African singer Vusimuzi Nongxa aka Vusi Nova had his fans’ empathy after he got candid about his health in an Instagram video posted on Tuesday, 26 September

 

 
‘I WAS IN DENIAL’: VUSI NOVA SPEAKS OUT ABOUT HEALTH PROBLEMS
Vusi Nova is in his late 30s. He recently admitted that he had forgotten that he wasn’t an adolescent anymore. This comes after he was admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with high blood pressure. “I sometimes forget that I’m not getting any younger. I feel 21!” he said.

The Ndikuthandile hitmaker was released from the hospital and is back on his grind as he recently left his former record Muthaland Entertainment to start his own company, Nova Sounds, SowetanLIVE reported. “I got back from the hospital this morning and I’m feeling healthier and energised,” he added.The beloved singer encouraged his fans and social media followers to pay attention to their health. He explained that he hadn’t a clue that he had high blood pressure until his body suddenly started “acting up”.

“Make sure you exercise; your diet is proper [and] you go for check-ups. Yesterday I was hospitalised very early in the morning – around five [due to] fatigue. My heart was acting up and then I found out that I have high blood pressure. Now I have to take blood pressure medication – imagine… I thought it was the end of me,” Nova shared.TAKE A LOOK AT SOME MESSAGES FROM FANS BELOW…
“Oh dearest, oh Bakithi all the best, and I hope you stay healthy 💕,” @sisandaq commented.

“After giving such amazing performances this past weekend… glad you are well, though. Take care of yourself ❤️,” @kia_pel said.

“Been on High blood pressure medication for over a year now….at first I was in denial…but I have accepted my reality now,” @nelompongo shared.

Mbongeni Ngema, the late Sarafina! song composer died on Wednesday, 28 December at 68-year-old on his way back from attending a funeral service in Mbizana in the Eastern Cape – the South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has since paid tribute to the late veteran playwright.A family statement announcing Mbongeni Ngema’s death was released on social media on Wednesday evening. It read: “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved brother, father, husband, and patriot Mbongeni Ngema… Ngema was killed in a head-on car accident while returning from attending a funeral in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape. He was a passenger in the vehicle.”

According to TshisaLIVE, the Eastern Cape police said they were investigating a case of culpable homicide after the accident that occurred at about 4.30 pm, allegedly involving a white Renault sedan and a truck.

 

 

“The three people were rushed to hospital for treatment. The deceased [Mbongeni Ngema], who was one of the passengers who succumbed to his injuries at the hospital, and the other two including the driver are still at the hospital,” Lt-Col Siphokazi Mawisa was quoted as saying.

Taking to his timeless, the South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa paid tribute to the iconic composer, musician, and actor.

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“I offer my sincere condolences to the family, friends, and associates of our cultural stalwart, Mbongeni Ngema, who has lost his life in a vehicle accident. His masterfully creative narration of our liberation struggle honoured the humanity of oppressed South Africans and exposed the inhumanity of an oppressive regime. The many productions he created or to which he contributed inspired resilience and pride among us as fellow South Africans and took South Africa and our continent into the theatres, homes, and consciousness of millions of people around the world. May his soul rest in peace,” Ramaphosa said.MORE ABOUT THE LATE ICON
According to ZiMoja, the Eastern Cape Department of Health confirmed that Mbongeni Ngema’s body was released to his family on Thursday, 28 December. “An autopsy was conducted and his body was released to the family. The body is now en route to KwaZulu Natal,” the department was quoted as saying.