South African actress Simphiwe ‘Simz’ Ngema has embarked on a profound healing journey following the tragic loss of her husband, Dumi Masilela.
In a candid interview on Life Lately with Nozipho, Simz reflected on the pain of losing Dumi, who was brutally taken from her in a hijacking incident in Tembisa in 2017.
As she navigated the darkest moments of her life, Simz described Dumi as “heaven-sent,” highlighting the profound impact he had on her life.
“I feel like God sends people to me because, like I said, I’m always in the house, I’m always minding my own business. I’m not a girl who’s going to be out there looking for something, but God, in some way, kind of brought him into my life. I wasn’t looking for a guy who was like my dad. He just sent somebody who was so similar to my dad,” she explained.
When questioned about how she knew it was the right time to move on, Simz emphasized that there was no divine sign or signal from God. Instead, she relied on her inner strength and resilience to guide her through the healing process.
“You never know because you overthink everything and that’s why for me everything that has been said about that situation in the media, on social media whatever it’s things that I’ve already thought of yeah so it doesn’t affect me as much because I’ve already thought of ‘Okay people are going to say this. When you move on, people are going to say that.’ I’ve just learned to live my truth and to do things that work for me and forget about everybody else,” she shared.
Simz’s journey towards healing was not without its challenges. She faced criticism and scrutiny from the public when she decided to move on and start a new life with her partner, Tino Chinyani. However, Simz has found peace and solace in being true to herself, embracing her newfound love, and building a life with Tino.
“The opinions, the people, that stuff doesn’t matter. What you’re facing is already big enough. It’s already traumatic enough. It’s already a lot, it’s already overwhelming enough. Where do you get the strength to even care about what people are saying? There is no strength. There is no time. There’s no emotional capacity to pay attention to stuff like that. So, for me, I just told myself that I will focus on who I am,” she said.
In a previous conversation, Simz opened up about the complexities of grieving her late husband while simultaneously nurturing her relationship with Tino. She shared her insights with a curious supporter, offering words of comfort and reassurance. Simz’s story serves as a powerful testament to the human capacity for healing and resilience and the complexities of the human heart.
Simz’s healing journey has been marked by significant milestones, including the recent arrival of her second child with Tino. As she continues to navigate the intricacies of love, loss, and motherhood, Simz remains committed to being true to herself, embracing her emotions, and living life to the fullest.
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