"You couldn't even mourn him for 5 years at least" - actress gets backlash
Simphiwe
Ngema is a South African actress who is most popular for her acting role in
popular soapie, 'Muvhango'. This week, the star has been the talk of the town over an announcement that is often met with a many congratulations.
Simphiwe was married to fellow actor Dumi Masilela who tragically passed away in a car hijacking in 2017. The two were South Africa's media darlings, often occupying the red-carpet circuits.
Since the tragedy, Ngema has been publicly grieving the loss of her husband Dumi. She often shares her grief on social media, looking back to happier times with Masilela.
On Wednesday afternoon, Simphiwe took to social media to share that she was expecting her first child with model and television personality, Tino Chinyani. The actress debuted her baby bump in a beautiful maternity shoot that she shared with her social media followers:
The star shared:
Indeed there is a God in heaven. He wiped away my tears and gave me joy in abundance. You’ve brought hope and purpose to my life
The news of Ngema’s pregnancy was received with mixed emotions on social media. Some people celebrated the couple's love and their new bundle of joy, but many took to social media to attack Simphiwe for moving on too quickly.Â
Simphiwe Ngema one day woke up to be told her husband has died. A husband who wasn’t sick or anything. If there is anybody I wanted a happy ending for, it was her. We’ve seen her pain 😔.
— uNhlaka Though (@uNhlaka_) August 12, 2020
Simphiwe Ngema so quick, not even wait for 5yrs at least pic.twitter.com/GYxt0wmhbd
— Kim Jong UN #PutSouthAfricaFirst 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 (@AfricanRiser) August 12, 2020
Simphiwe Ngema chose to announce her pregnancy on the anniversary of the day her late hubby was laid to rest.The timing is weird. She has known for a long time that she is expecting the choice of date to announce is deliberate. Disrespect to the dead for clout 💔
— Mr Handsome (@MrHandsome_ZA) August 12, 2020
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Following the backlash that Simphiwe received, Stacey & JSbu engaged in a conversation with the rest of KZN on whether or not there is a certain time that a widow should wait out before she were to seek love again...
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