Joburg City Theatre (JCT) has withdrawn its funding for an event intended to celebrate the life and work of the late playwright Mbongeni Ngema. The decision came following a complaint lodged by Nompumelelo Gumede, who claims to be Mbongeni’s wife despite disputes over his marital status. The event, organised by Mbongeni’s customary wife, Yolanda Moncho, […]
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Renowned playwright Mbongeni Ngema’s family is looking to exhume his body and move him to a different location following his burial at Chesterville Heroes’ Acre in Red Hill Cemetery, Durban. Mbongeni died on 27 December 2023 in a head-on collision while returning from a funeral in the Eastern Cape. The Sarafina! producer’s close associates revealed […]
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Flamboyant media personality and CEO of Sompire kids clothing line, Somizi Mhlongo became a trending topic after he shared a message from the late singer and playwriter Mbongeni Ngema to him a few days ago. Mbongeni died in a car accident on his way back from attending a funeral in the Eastern Cape’s Lusikisiki on […]
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The anticipated drama series about a depiction of the life of miners finally showcases on e.tv.
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