By: Poelano Malema
Menzi Ngubane’s father has reportedly passed away.
According to Daily Sun, the 90-year-old died on Tuesday, 16 March.
The family told the publication that the family is “is still trying to come to terms with the tragic loss”.
The death comes a few days after legendary actor Menzi Ngubane passed away.
READ: ‘Legends never die’ – celebrities pay tribute to Menzi Ngubane
It is not clear what led to the old man’s passing.
Menzi Ngubane’s death
The former ‘Generations’ star suffered a stroke on Saturday, 13 March, which led to his death.
He also battled with diabetes and kidney disease in the past.
Menzi died at the age of 53.
Menzi was a prominent actor who was loved for his roles on ‘Generations’, ‘Yizo Yizo’, and ‘Isibaya’.
Since his passing, South Africa hasn’t stopped sending tributes and their condolences.
RIP Menzi Ngubane ??
Adolescence To The Family ??— MATOME Wa Ga MOREMI.✍️™ (@MJMoremi) March 17, 2021
We send our dearest condolences to the families of veteran actors: Menzi Ngubane and Noxie Maqashalala??
— [email protected] (@petermuzikayis1) March 17, 2021
Menzi’s relationship with his father
Menzi loved his dad dearly and wrote about him on social media.
On Father’s Day 2020, he wrote a special tribute for his dad.
Menzi and his wife also threw a birthday party for his dad when he turned 90 in 2020.
He celebrated him as the “strongest human being” and a knowledgeable man.
Menzi expressed how blessed he is to have his dad in his life.
“This past weekend marked the most important celebration in my life. My dad turned 90yrs & my Queen and I decided to bring family & friends together to honour our most cherished gentleman, my dad. I feel very blessed to have him in my life, as much as I’m a father myself, I consider myself a son to him and still run to him for advice. He’s the strongest human being I’ve ever known, knowledgeable & I’m humbled to experience and learn from his wisdom.
Siyakuhalalisela Baba… Siyabhiyoza nawe ukuthi ufinyelele ku 90yrs uphila. Happy Birthday… Mbomvu, Ngcukumane, Nyoni Emnyama Ebizwa Ngamakhwela Emazibukweni, Sihlahla Somlalane Esadliwa Umabhoshobane, Vathu Oluphezulu Ngoba Oluphansi Olabafokazane, Ncuncu Ephuza Kwezinde Eziziba Ngoba Ingaphuza Kwezimfushane Ulomo Uyaye Ubuye Nodaka, uSomahhashi….”
When i heard that #MenziNgubane‘s Father has passed away i remembered this beautiful moment last year when he celebrated his 90th birthday, now he followed his son. #Doubletragedy R.I.P Mkhulu. pic.twitter.com/MYDFVd3eEt
— TroubleGal (@Deartroublegal) March 17, 2021
MENZI NGUBANE’S DAD HAS PASSED ON! Condolences to the Ngubane family ? pic.twitter.com/abzEYwqfZa
— Man’s NOT Barry Roux (@advovolicious) March 17, 2021
Image courtesy of Instagram/ @menzingubanesa


