Condolences are in order to gospel singer Sechaba Pali and his family after the sad passing of his wife, Nompilo Kunene Shabangu in a car accident recently.
The gospel star and his wife Nompilo were reportedly driving back from an event they both attended in Welkom. Nompilo was the one behind the wheel of their BMW, according to ZiMoja publication.
Speaking to the above publication, Sechaba shared:
“While driving, I think she wanted to overtake the taxi, but unyathele kakhulu (she accelerated hard) and the car drifted and threw her outside. She was bleeding through her nose and mouth. When I got out of the car, I had a small limp and hurt my arm, but I was okay.”
The star continued to add:
“The sad part is that no one came to help. People just started taking videos and pictures. The ambulance came and took her to the hospital. I asked that they check her first as she looked like she was not okay.”
Still in conversation with ZiMoja, Sechaba mentioned that he was reluctant to go to the event as he still wanted to spend some time with his son who had was celebrating his birthday on the day.
“It was my son’s birthday. I wanted to spend time with my son and daughter, but Nompilo insisted we go because she felt we hardly get to spend time alone without the kids. I told her that something was off, but she begged me that we go.”
The publication also shared that the singer recalled a lot of strange things that happened before the accident, as if they were signaling what was to come.
He was quoted saying:
“In the morning, we went to get our clothes in the boot of the car. The boot refused to open when we were collecting our clothes,” shared the Thapelo singer.
He continued:
“Our toiletries and everything were there but the boot wouldn’t open. This has never happened before. I saw the tyre had swelled up like it had been hit by something, but I ignored it.”
A heartbroken Sechaba who spoke with the publication while still at the hospital where not only his wife, but his father and siter had died at, added:
“I am still here in Welkom with no assistance. Even the people who invited us to the event have not called or tried to help. I need to transport my wife back home and explain to my kids how I left with their mother and now I am returning home alone. I need to have a dignified memorial and burial for her. She was also an amazing singer and incredible artist. I am in pain right now and ask for prayers.”
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