Constance aka Connie
Ferguson is one of South Africa’s most loved famous faces. Most of us got to know
her and fell in love with her from her iconic character, Karabo Moroka, on South Africa's
most popular soapie, Generations. Connie played the role for well over 15 years and her
talent on screen was and still is undeniable.
In addition to the actress, filmmaker, producer and businesswoman winning us over on
screen, she also won our hearts with her fairytale
love story to fellow veteran actor Shona Ferguson. The mogul has been married twice
and has two beautiful daughters so in this article we will focus on Connie Ferguson’s
kids.
Picture source:
@connie_ferguson Instagram
Connie Ferguson’s First Marriage
At the age of 22 years old, Connie Ferguson had her first kid with fellow actor Neo
Matsunyane in December of 1992. The pair went on to get married a year later in 1993 and
were together for 5 years before going their separate ways and getting divorced in 1998.
Connie Ferguson’s Second Marriage
Three years after her divorce from Matsunyane, Connie met actor Shona
Ferguson in July 2001. Connie often describes him as the love of her and the two got
married the same year in November. A year after they said I DO, the couple welcomed a
daughter in June 2002.
Picture source:
@connie_ferguson Instagram
Lesedi Matsunyane - Connie Ferguson's First Kid
Lesedi Matsunyane-Ferguson clearly followed
in her parents footsteps and is an actress, producer, cast coordinator and content
creator. She is also the definition of beauty and brains and graduated with a Bachelor of
Art Degree in Live Performance from AFDA.
Lesedi began her on screen career from an early age with her first role being in a
commercial alongside her mother and stepfather in 2011. She later went to win the hearts of
many across the country when she made her acting debut on The Queen and she shot to instant
prominence. Lesedi also played Davina Moore on Etv's Rhythm City.
Picture source:
@sediimatsunyane Instagram
In 2015 at the age of 22, Connie Ferguson's kid Lesedi, gave birth to her first grandchild
Rowena.
Picture source:
sediimatsunyane Instagram
Alicia Ferguson - Connie Ferguson's Second Kid
Alicia aka Ali is the youngest of Connie Ferguson's kids. She was born in 2002 and just
like the rest of her family, she is inclined to the arts. However, Ali is more inclined to
dancing and playing the drums, and is frequently seen on her mother's Instagram teaching her
a few steps.
As the baby of the family, Ali was also very close to her parents, specifically her
father and they often referred to each other as
‘twin’ or ‘doppleganger’. The two would regularly post each other on social media
melting our hearts and giving the cutest daddy - daughter moments.
Picture source:
@ali.ferguson_ Instgram
Sadly in 2021 Connie Ferguson lost the love of her life when Shona Ferguson lost his battle
to COVID 19 shortly before they celebrated their wedding anniversary.
Connie
Ferguson's kids have been her pillar of strength throughout her healing process and the
outpouring of love and support they continue to receive from the entertainment industry and
beyond is admirable.