Award winning film maker Nompumelelo Ngqula has died
South African filmmaker and creative Nompumelelo Ngqula died late on Thursday evening, her family announced on Friday.
Ngqula worked on the award-winning series iThemba.
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Family spokesperson Luba Jane said:
“It is with great sadness that we, the Ngqula and Maphalala family, announce the untimely passing of our beloved daughter Nompumelelo Ngqula. She was a creative force, an award-winning producer, and writer. Her creativity knew no bounds running the breadth from writing searing and thought-provoking articles, to executive producing films and series through her production company Pixel Perfect Productions, which were enjoyed by people across the continent,” he said.
The family further requested privacy as they grieve Ngqula.
“We are so thankful for the countless messages of love, the prayers, and support received. These are felt deeply and are keeping us going in this dark hour and we ask that you continue to lift us in prayer.”
Award winning film maker Nompumelelo Ngqula has died
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South African actress, Sophie Ndaba’s former husband, Max Lichaba leaves his business to accept the pastoral calling.
According to TshishaLive, the businessman resigned as the MD of the popular chesa nyama Kwa Lichaba Lounge.
“I decided to resign principally because of the decision to follow my calling of being a pastor,” he said.
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The Lichaba family will continue to manage the business while he begins his pastoral journey in the coming months at Nation Hope Ministries in the East Rand, Johannesburg.
“I will not have shares in the business and I’m parting ways with the brand. I have left it to the family to run. It remains a family legacy regardless of my involvement as the business employs more than 30 family members. They are trained and capable of running it in my absence,” he told TshisaLIVE.
“I have been avoiding the calling and even started alcohol businesses. The calling has been heavy and those close to me always knew. It’s now time for it’s manifestation.
“I have been planning to resign for a while and the Bible says you cannot serve two masters so I had to choose one and follow what God has called me for.”
