They told me to sing: Vusi Nova on hijacking ordeal
Vusi Nova is counting on his own strength to get through his hijacking ordeal.
The award-winning Afro-soul crooner, whose real name is Vusi Nongxa, was abducted from his home in Melville, Johannesburg, in his car in the early hours of Friday and dumped in Chiawelo, Soweto.
The hijackers made off with his car and clothes. He was left with only his underwear.
Yesterday, Nova complained about a painful eye, which he suspected could be infected.
"My right eye is killing me. I don't know if it's from the punches [from the attackers]," he said.
Nova has also shunned professional psychological help, opting to do things his way.
"It [seeing the psychologist] was a waste of my time. It just annoyed me because I knew it was not going to help with anything.
"I've been through so many things in my life and I have to carry on. I've always relied on myself. The number one person is me. I have to be strong for myself. Family is great and it's there to help too.
"I'm humbled by the good wishes from my supporters and people who have put my number plates out there to help in finding my car."