Tributes Pour In from All over Mzansi After the Heartbreaking News of Nandi Nyembe’s Death
- South Africans were heartbroken by the saddening news of Nandi Nyembe’s death on Saturday evening
- In a joint statement, the Nyembe family and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, confirmed the news
- Tributes poured in from all over Mzansi, as people expressed their disbelief over the veteran actor’s death
On Saturday evening, the Nyembe family and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture announced the heartbreaking news of Nandi Nyembe’s death.
Source: Instagram
The family of the 75-year-old expressed their sadness over the loss of their mother and grandmother, who contributed largely to South Africa’s entertainment industry:
“To the world, she was a gifted actress; to us, she was our everything. Her love, laughter, and strength will stay with us always. We are so grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support during this time.”
The department also expressed its deepest condolences and gratitude, with Minister Gayton McKenzie sharing a few touching words:
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“You shared a legend with us. Her loss is not yours alone, but a loss we all feel. South Africa bows its head in sorrow but also lifts its eyes in honour of the life she lived so powerfully.”
SA heartbroken by the sad news of Nandi Nyembe’s passing
Tributes to the veteran actor started to pour in after Nandi Nyembe’s death was confirmed on Saturday evening. Actor Spaces also acknowledged the gut-wrenching news and shared a heartfelt post:
“The loss of a giant will be felt far beyond what we can see or explain. Nandi Nyembe's contribution is imprinted in our theatres, sets, and books, a thespian of note and a true joy to be around. We stand in applause for your final curtain call. Your impact lives always.”
Over 700 people shared their feelings in the comments of the post, expressing their shock, heartbreak and celebrating the talented actor’s life.
See the Instagram post below:
Nandi Nyembe reaches out for help during difficult times
Earlier this year, Nandi Nyembe reached out to the people of South Africa after experiencing financial difficulties. She explained that her life savings of over R80K were spent on her son’s medical treatment.
Nyembe’s challenges took a toll on her health and later became wheelchair bound. The late actress insisted that she did not want any handouts or pity, but sought work instead.
In April, fellow South African actress, Sannah Mchunu, took Nyembe to see a counsellor. She could walk and was seen in happy spirits in a viral TikTok video posted by Mchunu with the caption:
“Counselling went well for umamNandi.”
SA reacts to Nandi Nyembe’s death on Saturday evening
Social media users were devastated by the news and struggled to process the family's announcement. People expressed themselves online after the news broke:
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@refilwemodiselle cried:
“This pain, Ma/Mama. You’ve broken my heart.”
@boity was in disbelief:
“What are you talking about?”
@coachella.randy wrote:
“Oh my goodness.”
@preciousfeni_ said:
“No, not mam Nandi!”
@aya.msani_official commented:
“Oh, man. Condolences to the family.”
@ntlheezee shared:
“Rest in perfect peace, Mama.”
@oliqhayiya penned:
“She portrayed her sickness and pain as part of her artwork. She gave until there was nothing left to give but her bills. Rest well, mama.”
@_miss.mellow commented:
“May her soul rest in peace. We are grateful for the talent she shared with us. RIP LEGEND.”
@humxnly said:
“Oh, Mama. She reminded me a lot of my late aunt every time I saw her on TV. Condolences to her family. Thank you for your magic, Mama.”
@sinethembajuda wrote:
“Now they will want to give her a state funeral when they couldn't even help her when she was alive. #restinpeacemam'nandi.”
@becoming_dithapelo shared:
“My heart bleeds because, as a society, we are slowly losing Ubuntu. When Mama was alive, we all failed to celebrate her, give her flowers while she could smell them, and simply make sure that she lived like the Queen she is. Now she's no more, the tributes are going to come through, and best believe she's going to get a beautiful send-off, which begs the question, why must we wait until death comes for us to celebrate our own fully?
“It's sad what our artists are going through, and we can point out and speak ngazo on these platforms, but kodwa inyani we have to say our Arts department has failed our legends. I won't blame the new minister because he is still trying to re-address these, but the previous ministers, yho that's all I can say.”
Nandi Nyembe grateful for support from fellow South Africans
Briefly News also reported that actress Nandi Nyembe appreciated South Africans for supporting her financially during her difficult period. Nyembe was faced with income problems as well as her health, which led to her being wheelchair bound.
The former Yizo Yizo star was also due for an operation on her left leg, and she said her right leg is yet to heal. Mzansi remained hopeful that she would get better.
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