Uzalo actor Masoja Msiza, is the latest celeb to shut down fake news circulating on social media about his own demise.
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The actor who portrays the conniving and ruthless character of Nkunzi on the SABC 1 soapie, took to social media yesterday, to update his fans who became increasingly concerned about his mortality after reading a fake news article.
Masoja's death hoax left many of his fans shook as they thought he is dead, but the actor has come out guns blazing to slam the fake news.
This follows an article which claims he died in a horrific car accident.
In a video he posted on his Twitter account, the actor said the rumors are not true "I am alive well and kicking, its through the mercy of God."
Masoja said the people who are spreading fake news about his death are jealous about his work "I am aware that there are malicious rumors that are spreading like wildfire they are escalating to ballooning proportions, but all i can say is the work of the envious, jealous and haters they just don't really hate you, they hate themselves because you represent what they wish to become," he said.
Not letting this dampen his mood the actor said winners focusing on winning and apologized to his fans who were left concerned
"To the people who have been hurt I'm saying show them this video I'm alive I'm well through the mercy of God."
Uzalo also slammed the fake reports.
Masoja is a well known actor who has carved out an impressive acting career. His impeccable talent continues to leave many in awe. He has starred on multiple shows including Isibaya.
The actor is not the only celeb to have fake news spreading about his death. Renowned SA actor Menzi Ngubane recently after a fake eNCA Twitter account reported that the actor had passed on. Menzi took to Twitter to slam the fake death reports and said it is a barbaric behavior. He further asked his fans to help him report the person who is spreading fake news.
Actor Zakhele Msibi who plays Sunday Nkabinde on Mzansi Magic's Isibaya, also recently slammed fake news that circulated on social media claiming he is dead.
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