Whilst the continent is still devastated following the passing of actor Menzi Ngubane, his family has suffered another major blow following the passing of his father, days after him. Sowetan Live's source confirmed the passing of Menzi's father.
“The family is devastated, as you can imagine. It was a great shock to all of us and we are still trying to make sense of it. We are still mourning Menzi and coming to terms with the loss, when this happened," said the source who is family with the deceased's.
Fans, friends and colleagues have taken to social media to pay tribute to the actor. Sonia Mbele, who used to play Menzi's onscreen husband Ntombi on Generations took to Twitter to pay tribute to the legend.
I’ve been quite because I’ve been processing 🥺🥺🥺🥺I’m still battling! Ours was a love story crafted in television land, and you’ll forever remain Ntombi’s soulmate. #somahashi#ngubanepic.twitter.com/m2KMJMThxT
While a guest on Phat Joe's Cheeky Palate beside Skeem Saam actor Cedric Fourie, Joe Kazadi and psychologist Buyisile Mncina. These guests touched on the challenges parents face when it comes to co-parenting and single parenthood.
Sonia Mbele's marriage to ex-husband lawyer Leslie Sedibe became the highlight of the show and as always Phat Joe's questions triggered Sonia.