Veteran actress Connie Chiume has just announced that she has laid her husband to rest. The Gomora actress took to Instagram to share the devastating news, sharing an image of her and her family in attendance.
Many have flooded her comments section, offering comforting words to the veteran actress during this difficult time.
Pearl Thusi wrote, “Oh mama,” then coupled it with sad faces.
“Oh Sisi. My deepest and sincerest condolences. Kwaze kwabuhlungu. (it is so painful), wrote comedian Thenjiwe.
“Oh mah. I’m so sorry. What a kind and joyful gent he was. Ngxesi maChiume,” said actress Thembisa Mdoda.
“My sincerest condolences Ma. Am so so sorry for you and your family’s loss. May God send healing angels to comfort you during this difficult time,” wrote presenter Relebogile.
“Condolences to you and your family mommy. May God grant you all the strength you need,” said Nthabi.
“Ooh Mama uNkulunkulu akukhanyisele Ma and be with you as you start this journey that you have never walked before,” wrote another fan.
Connie has not revealed many details about her husband's death. We send our sincere condolences to her and her family. Last year she buried her loving mother who passed away on March 17, 2020. She was battling lung cancer, which unfortunately spread across her body. According to Briefly, the cancer had taken a toll on her body.
The family knew that her doctors did not giver her much time to live but when she left them, it definitely hit them hard.
Today the world got woken up to the sad passing of Amazulu King Goodwill Zwelithini. The royal house confirmed his passing this morning in a statement to the press which read: "On behalf of the Royal Family, we thank the nation for your continued prayers and support in this most difficult time,"
Former leader of the IFP and the king’s traditional prime minister, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi also confirmed the news in a statement that read:
"It is with the utmost grief that I inform the nation of the passing of His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini ka Bhekuzulu, King of the Zulu Nation. Tragically, while still in hospital, His Majesty’s health took a turn for the worse and he subsequently passed away in the early hours of this morning. On behalf of the the Royal Family we thank the nation for your continues prayers and support in this most difficult time. May His Majesty our King rest in peace.”
