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