8K views · 159 reactions | Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa is promising to give Mbongeni Ngema a dignified send-off. Ngema was killed in a head-on collision on his way back from a funeral in the Eastern Cape. #DStv403 #eNCA | eNCAnews | Facebook

South Africa Musician, composer, choreographer and playwright Mbongeni Ngema has died. A statement shared by his family confirmed Ngema died on Wednesday evening in a head-on collision while returning from attending a funeral in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape. Ngema was 68. “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. Mbongeni can be accredited fo

362K views · 5.5K reactions | Mbongeni Ngema's ex-wife, Leleti Khumalo, shared a tribute to the late veteran playwright last week. Ngema died in car accident in the Eastern Cape last week on his way back from attending a funeral. The musician's funeral service is taking place today. #DStv403 #eNCA | eNCAnews | Facebook