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What a heartbreaking end to Women’s Month 💔
The talented actress, singer, and poet, Dr. Bishop Jessica Mbangeni, has sadly passed away.
We send our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones. May her soul rest in peace. 🕊️Their statement read: “It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that we, the family of Dr Bishop Jessica Mbangenu announce her passing. Our beloved mother, sister and people’s praise poet Bishop Jessica Mbangeni has left us to join the ancestors.”
While the family did not reveal the details surrounding Jessica’s death they described her as a source of inspiration to many.
“Her contributions to our community and the world as a praise poet and spiritual leader and cultural ambassador were immeasurable and her legacy will live on in the heart of those she touched,” read the statement.
The family asked for privacy in this difficult time.
Former Orlando Pirates star Linda Mntambo is making headlines after he announced on social media that he and his wife are expecting a baby.
The Sekhukhune star shared the news in an Instagram post, which has received thousands of comments and reactions since it was posted on the internet.
FORMER ORLANDO PIRATES STAR LINDA MNTAMBO AND WIFE EXPECTING AGAIN
Linda Mntambo is often trending whenever he posts, thanks to his huge social media following. However, the announcement comes barely a year after the two welcomed their third child.
In 2022, on the eve of his graduation from the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), the star announced that he and his wife were expecting baby number three.
In 2023, he took to social media to announce that they had been blessed with a baby girl. However, after Linda Mntambo announced the two were expecting again, social media was abuzz.
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Former Orlando Pirates star Linda Mntambo’s wife. Image: Instagram @lindamntambo23
Linda Mntambo has since shared a series of photos from his recent photo shoot with his family announcing the news.
He captioned the now-viral post, “Washo uDJ Khaled wathi another one. baby NKOSANA loading.”
No doubt the photoshoot idea left Mzansi impressed. The star tagged along his children, and everyone held a board bearing their birth order using the round format usually used in boxing.
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Former Orlando Pirates star Linda Mntambo and his wife. Image: Instagram @lindamntambo23
Surprisingly, the addition to the family will be their fourth born. Linda Mntambo seemingly made it known that this was the final round.
MZANSI REACTS
Against the post, fans, footballers, and fellow celebrities flooded his comment section with congratulatory comments.
Reality TV star and on-air host Somizi Mhlongo posted, “Poor round 3 was still walking to tell neighbours that I’m a LAST BORN, and before they even arrived, there was this photoshoot.”
Celebrated DJ and influencer Oscar Mbo gave Linda Mntambo’s photoshoot a stamp of approval. He posted, “Brilliant shoot. Very! Congratulations!”
Linda Mntambo’s former Orlando Pirates teammate Zakhele Lepesa posted, “Vele uqedile?”
The Sekhukhune star joins a host of footballers who have welcomed their bundle of joys in recent years, including former Orlando Pirates star Thembinkosi Lorch.
In 2022, Lorch and Natasha Thahane welcomed their baby boy. Last year, their son turned a year old.
GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
Along with raising children, Linda Mntambo has a foundation that promotes the development of youth sports.
He joins a host of footballers who have invested back into the game with their foundations, which nurture promising talents from marginalised communities.
DR BISHOP JESSICA MBANGENI: DEAD
The family of the isiXhosa praise poet, Dr Bishop Jessica Mbangeni confirms in a statement that she passed away on Saturday, 31 August.
“It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that we, the family of Dr Bishop Jessica Mbangeni announce her passing. Our beloved mother, singer and people’s praise poet, Bishop Jessica Mbangeni, has left us to join the ancestors.”
“Dr Bishop Jessica Mbangeni was a beacon of hope, a voice of wisdom and a source of inspiration to many,” reads the statement.
The family has asked for privacy during this difficult time to mourn her passing.
The memorial and funeral services of the praise port will be shared by the family soon.
[READ ENTIRE STATEMENT BELOW]SOUTH AFRICANS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE POET
@SibisiNokwazi: “What a way to end women’s month, first Zanele Mbokazi and Connie Chume and Jessica and Thabiso its truly heartbreaking.”
@PJwara: “Oh no! This is so sad, was following her weight loss journey not so long ago. May she rest in peace.”
@MbunguZintle: “Oh yehake Jessica. I thought lulwimi luka Facebook. Rest well Sisi you will forever be known by your beautiful work.”
@Ramaesela2011: “August udlule nabomama abstention yoh women’s month enjani mara.”
@Khangale22: “What’s going on today? Two public figures gone! Just like that.
@wannganwana: “This is too much for August it still woman’s month what’s happening
@miz_mabena: “Hebanna….what’s going on today? May her soul rest in peace.”
@Ntutu_P: “What a sad way to end women’s month