Mzansi is still mourning after the news of former "Jam Alley" presenter Vinolia Mashego's passing on Monday.
However, it seems that they did not appreciate Mashego being referred to as "Bonang of the 90s" after TV commentator Thinus Ferreira referenced Twitter user @DrCamModisane's initial condolences post.
In @DrCamModisane's original tweet he said: "Vinolia Mashego the “IT girl” from the ‘90s has sadly passed away. This was the Bonang of the 1990s, multi-talented Actor, Presenter and Diva Extraordinaire! Condolences to the Mashego family. #RIPVMash #RIPVinoliaMashego."
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— Dr. Cam Modisane, Ph.D. (@DrCamModisane)
Ferreria then used this post as the reference post and also referred to Mashego as Bonang of the 90s and said, "Called the 'Bonang of the 90s', a funeral is apparently planned for Vinolia Mashego for Friday 10 April but will be limited to family."
This didn't sit well with the Twitterverse with many fans angered by the statement and shared their thoughts online.
Stop calling VMash the Bonang of the 90s. I know you mean well but it’s disrespectful, just stop.
— Hlubi. (@Hlubikazii__) April 6, 2020
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— Mohau Mosasi (@IamMohauMo) April 7, 2020
Calling vinolia Mashego "Bonang of the 90s" is so disrespectful. DELETE
— Kgabo Shilabjwe (@kgabo_shilabjwe) April 7, 2020
You guys are calling a dead woman the Bonang of the 90s??? This is so rude.
— Your Fav Step Mom (@NontshiShange) April 7, 2020
F**ck did you just called Vmash the Bonang of the 90s? No you didn’t pic.twitter.com/9kkHB2OX2L
— Skinny Chef SA🇿🇦 🏳️🌈 (@anele_booi) April 7, 2020
I love Bonang with all my heart and y’all know that BUT please Vmash is Vmash and not Bonang of the 90s, respect people!
— Inno (@innomatijane) April 7, 2020