Mzansi Mourns: Renowned Poet and Singer Jessica Mbangeni Dies
Renowned South African poet, actress and singer Dr Bishop Jessica Mbangeni has died.
Jessica Mbangeni was 47 years old.
Family Confirms Jessica Mbangeni’s Death
The family of Dr Bishop Jessica Mbangeni confirmed in a statement that she passed away on Saturday, 31 August.
“It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that we, the family of Dr Bishop Jessica Mbangeni announce her passing. Our beloved mother, singer and people’s praise poet, Bishop Jessica Mbangeni, has left us to join the ancestors.”
“Dr Bishop Jessica Mbangeni was a beacon of hope, a voice of wisdom and a source of inspiration to many. Her contributions to our community and the world as a praise poet, spiritual leader and cultural ambassador were immeasurable, and her legacy will live on in the hearts of those she touched,” reads part of the statement.
Details about her cause of death have not yet been revealed.
Jessica Mbangeni’s family has requested privacy during this difficult time to mourn her passing.
Tributes Pour In for Jessica Mbangeni: Remembering the Multi-Talented Star
Jessica Mbangeni was a renowned praise poet, singer, and actress who gained prominence with the Soweto Gospel Choir in 2002.
Her acting credits included notable TV series such as Skeem Saam, Zabalaza, and Ekasi: Our Stories. Aside from that she was a spiritual leader and a cultural ambassador.
Her sudden and untimely death has left Mzansi shocked and heartbroken. Condolences have already started pouring in on social media.
Here are some of the condolence messages;
@Fikz_the_Cook;
Haai Boooo🙆♀️💔🕊️🕊️May her soul rest rest in Peace
@TheRealZeeNkosi;
MultiChoice Springsboks’ arrival will NEVER be the same again, she was a lovely Mbongi and person. Very sad about this one 💔
@maboyo;
Condolences to the Mbangeni family and friends, may you be comforted in this sad moment.
@AmyMpotulo;
Yjoooo am so hurt about the passing of this Icon…an amazing woman
@LungiYou;
it was cc Zanele Mbokazi and mama Connie Chiume same week ,now it’s Jessica and Thabiso ,same day.. What a sad year and a sad month for our beautiful women ,RIP 💔💔
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South Africa in Mourning: Jessica Mbangeni and Thabiso Sikwane Die on the Same Day
Today is quite a sorrowful day for South Africans as they mourn the deaths of both Jessica Mbangeni and Thabiso Sikwane.
Jessica Mbangeni’s passing comes on the same day that the country is also grieving the loss of Thabiso Sikwane, a renowned veteran media personality.