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Simphiwe Ngema: Nothing prepares you for being a 27-year-old widow

Simphiwe surrounded by friends and family at Dumi's memorial. Picture Credit: Kyle Zeeman
Simphiwe surrounded by friends and family at Dumi's memorial. Picture Credit: Kyle Zeeman

Simphiwe Ngema took to the stage at the Hope Restoration Church in Kempton Park on Joburg’s East Rand to lead the crowd in a song of prayer.

After the performance and supported by family members‚ the former Muvhango actress said nothing prepared her for Dumi Masilela’s death.

PICTURES: Simphiwe Ngema supported by family at Dumi memorialActress Simphiwe Ngema wiped tears from her face after a listening to a song of tribute for her late husband‚ Dumi Masilela. 

“Nothing prepares you for one day to be a 27-year-old widow. That all the dreams you’ve dreamt of will be taken away from you.”

The Rhythm City actor was shot and killed in a botched hijacking last week. No arrests have been made.

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