The loss of a partner is a profound personal tragedy, even for well-known public figures. Here are four South African celebrities who have experienced this loss.
1. Simphiwe Ngema
The actress, best known for her role on “Generations,” lost her husband, actor Dumi Masilela, in August 2017. Masilela was shot and killed during a hijacking attempt in Tembisa.
2. Tsholofelo Matshaba
She is the widow of prominent businessman and Motsweding FM presenter Chris Matshaba. The couple married in 2018. Chris Matshaba passed away in 2022 after a reported illness.
3. Lucas Radebe
The legendary former Bafana Bafana and Leeds United captain lost his wife, Fezile Radebe, in 2008 after a long battle with cancer. The couple had been married for over a decade.
4. DJ Sb
The entrepreneur and musician faced personal tragedy in 2005 at the height of his music career when his girlfriend, Lehlogonolo “Lelo” Damoyi, died by suicide in a hotel room.
These stories highlight the personal grief behind public lives.