Menzi Ngubane’s father dies
Menzi Ngubane’s father dies a few days after his legendary son the late actor Menzi Ngubane who was best known for his role on Generation as Sibusiso Dlomo dies.
According to the Ngubabe family spokesperson Naomi Mokhele, Baba Ngubane’s health deteriorated after losing his son who passed away on Saturday after succumbing to a stroke. Menzi will be buried on Saturday in KwaZulu Natal.
In the wake of the untimely death of Menzi, the Ngubane family has suffered another loss. Just when they were coming to terms with the untimely death of their son, actor Menzi Ngubane who was well known for his role on Generations as Sibusiso Dlomo, his father has also passed away.
According to the Ngubane family spokesperson, the later died today.
“Menzi father also passed on today and the family is still trying to come to terms with the tragic loss,” she said.
However, details of the cause of the death of, Baba Ngubane are yet to be revealed. Late last year, the late Menzi threw a lavish birthday party for his dad. Well for many the 90th birthday fiesta was said to be a memorable event for all of them.
“This past weekend marked the most important celebration of my life,” he said in a heartfelt post that he posted on his social media accounts.
“My dad turned-90-years-old. My queen and I decided to bring the family together to honour our most cherished gentleman, my dad. I feel very blessed to have him in my life as much as I’m a father myself.”
Menzi Ngubane’s father dies
The news of his passing also comes in as they are busy with preparations to bury the award-winning actor. Menzi Ngubane burial is slated for this coming Saturday at his hometown Lady Smith in KZN. Menzi passed on Saturday after he succumbed to a stroke similar to the one he got last year in June.
Here are some interesting facts that you might need to know about Menzi Ngubane. He was born on the 4th of September 1964 in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal province. Menzi cheated death several times.
However, Ngubane suffered ill health for a number of years including receiving a kidney transplant leading up to his death. The seasoned actor was married to Sikelelo Sishuba. The two were once divorced but remarried in a traditional ceremony in 2015.
Despite starring on several screenplays in his illustrious career which spanned for decades he was best known as Sibusiso Dlomo his on-screen character on Generations.
The veteran actor once made all sorts of headlines when he was part of the seasoned cast that was axed from Generations. His Sibusiso Dlomo character came to an aberrant end after a fallout with the show producers. Menzi and other cast members were axed in the backdrop of salary woes and poor working conditions. He was one of the longest-serving lead actors he had decade stay at Generations form 2003 to 2014.
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