Veteran actor Menzi Ngubane and his father, affectionately known as uBaba Ngubane, have died just days apart.
uBaba Ngubane was 91 years old.
It has been reported that Menzi’s dad passed away on Tuesday, three days after Menzi’s passing on Saturday, March 13.
In a picture message shared on the late actor’s Instagram page, details of his funeral had been made available. It also revealed that the family is mourning the death of their father.
Menzi, who suffered a stroke at his home, will be laid to rest in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, on Saturday.
The funeral proceedings will be live streamed and the link will be shared before the funeral.
In a statement sent by the family’s spokesperson Bonginkosi Ngubane, they confirmed uBaba Ndodeni Ngubane had health challenges due to old age and on Tuesday, March 16 he succumbed to pain and complications.
And the funeral details would be communicated once they get finalised.
Since the news broke, the double blow has shocked Twitter users. They have been sending tributes, condolences and sympathies to the Ngubane family.
“😔😔😔 as for Menzi Ngubane's dad passing on as they are preparing for his son's funeral and memorial service😢😢. What a double blow #RIPMenziNgubane,” tweeted @MissSteelo.
😔😔😔 as for Menzi Ngubane's dad passing on as they are preparing for his son's funeral and memorial service😢😢
— Mchumane...uNozulu (@MissSteelo) March 16, 2021
What a double blow #RIPMenziNgubane
“Breaking news #MenziNgubane dad has passed away guys 😭 this is worse for the family guys 🙏 may they find peace, happiness and joy again 🙏,” tweeted @xeshamusiq.
Breaking news #MenziNgubane dad has passed away guys 😭 this is worse for the family guys 🙏 may they find peace, happiness and joy again 🙏 pic.twitter.com/5Gbu4i6NGA
— #KuzolungaNini new song out.🔥#AfroHouse (@xeshamusiq) March 16, 2021
Double Tragedy as Menzi Ngubane's dad passes away before sons burial. pic.twitter.com/TmDHkcn9Wc
— ZimViral🔥 (@ZimViral) March 17, 2021
Not menzi ngubane's dad passing away
— Ningi ntombi (@Ningintombi1) March 16, 2021
.... Ai shame when it rains it pours😥😥
Just in Menzi Ngubane's dad has passed away today.💔💔💔
— Zandile Ngqabuko (@ZandileNgqabuko) March 16, 2021
RIP to both father and son. 🕊️🕊️🕊️#RIPMenziNgubane #RIPNgubane pic.twitter.com/6EYhgv0xVS
I guess he just couldn’t take the news of the passing of his son. Rest easy to both of them, heartfelt condolences to the Ngubane family 🥺🙏🏾
— Biggie (@MaringaHlogI) March 16, 2021