The Bala Family reality TV star Sebenzile Jafta referred to as Tat’u Jafta was recently laid to rest in Gqeberha after suffering a short illness, succumbing to his death on Saturday the 10th of February.
The news of his death was shared by most of the Bala siblings on their social networks.
During the airing of the reality show, Tat’u Jafta became a favourite among many television viewers who felt that he was a perfect match for the Bala matriarch, the siblings’ mother.
During the airing of the show, Tat’u Jafta and Mama Veronica Bala, whose children are Pinky, Zwai, Loyiso and Phelo, shared that they started dating after his wife had passed, something his kids did not believe as the couple got married six months after his wife’s death.
Hell-bent on not letting anyone or anything stand in their way of happiness, the couple pursued their happily ever after even though some of their children from both sides were uncomfortable with their relationship. For some of the Bala siblings, the fact that Tat’u Jafta was their father’s best friend made them think there could have been something going on even when their mother was still married to their father.
Taking to his Instagram, Loyiso shared a video with some of his favour Tat’u Jafta moments:
View this post on Instagram
Seeing the video post on Loyiso’s feed, internet users expressed their sadness, commenting:
“I’m so hurt for uMama, she made it clear that she doesn’t want to be alone, she is finally happy because she has him. Now this.”
“Please give your mum the biggest support, she needs it, she loves Tata so much and I’m sure she’s hurting.”
Most shared how much Tat’u Jafta loved Mama Veronica. One user shared:
“Like I really liked o Tata Jafta, my whole family liked him and the love and care for Mama. Such a sweet soul bathong. He’s humour. I pray your entire family well, special prayer for o Mama. Comfort of our Lord Jehovah GOD cover her and heal her.”
Also see: Natasha Thahane publicly ends her ‘hidden’ relationship with Thembinkosi Lorch
