“He Was No Legend”: Mzansi Celebrates Mbongeni Ngema’s Death as Rape and Abuse Allegations Resurface
As Mzansi mourns the death of renowned veteran playwright and musician Mbongeni Ngema, social media users brought back to light his past rape and abuse allegations.
Instead of celebrating his life and achievements, a section on social media is celebrating his death and shaming him for his dark past.
Mbongeni Ngema Death
Musician, composer, choreographer and playwright Mbongeni Ngema died in a horrific car crash.
Mbongeni Ngema passed away on Wednesday evening in a head-on collision while returning from attending a funeral in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape. He was 68-years-old.
His family confirmed his death in a statement.
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved brother, father, husband and patriot, Mbongeni Ngema. He was a passenger in the vehicle,” read the statement from the family.”
He was popularly known for his role in Sarafina and his song Isitimela Sase Zola.
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Mbongeni Ngema Dark Past
His legacy has, however, once again been tainted as Mzansi unearthed his dark past and brought it back to light.
Following news about his tragic death, some social media detectives swiftly dug up old publications detailing scandalous rape and abuse allegations against Mbongeni Ngema.
His ex-wife, Xoliswa Nduneni-Ngema, previously revealed instances of abuse in their relationship. Additionally, Mbongeni Ngema was reported to have had an extramarital affair with actress Leleti Khumalo when she was younger, he later went on to marry her. He is claimed to have also raped and abused Leleti.
Shocking details about how he used to scout for young girls and sleep with them have also emerged on social media.
Mzansi Erupts with Reactions
Netizens argued that he was no legend nor icon but just a mere abuser. He has been labelled a paedophile. Netizens opined that he was South Africa’s very own R Kelly.
Here are some of the reactions;
@Victorii
He’s notorious for taking advantage of young girls who were aspiring actors in the 80s/90s abused Lelelti Khumalo and infected her he no legend it was time he’s gone
@AnelisaJu
This is No legend, he abused his ex wife and leleti khumalo, he literally made her life hell, He was a pedophile 🤮
@Fiireee__
He abused Leleti Khumalo so nothing to be sad about here..The abuser is dead!
@MelaninHued;
Mbongeni Ngema raped his ex-wife, Xolile Ndudeni when she refused to forgive him for having an extramarital affair.
– is a predator and physically abused Leleti Khumalo
– Mbongeni Ngema can burn and rest in piss
@Phaahlep
Leleti Khumalo was one of the lucky few who managed to escape while she can
@kooseleko;
True, also he was a rapist so good riddance.
@kanyi_kaMthembu;
His victims are people’s grandparents now, makahambe wethu he did a lot of damage le pedophile