Zubane’s memorial ceremony was conducted at the Joburg Theatre on Thursday, 12 May.
CONNIE CHIUME AT SIYABONGA ZUBANE’S MEMORIAL SERVICE
Connie Chiume, who plays MamSonto in Gomora, said at the funeral service for Siyabonga Zubane that she had attempted suicide in her youth. Zubane, 23, who portrayed Sdumo in Gomora, is believed to have taken his own life last week, according to reports. After Chiume’s kid died while she was feeding her, she attempted suicide.
Afterwards, the veteran said, she had suicidal thoughts she didn’t tell anyone. At the memorial, she revealed to her co-stars that a demon had seized control of her body and was attempting to persuade her to commit suicide. She was able to stop the demon, though, by pleading for help..
A young child with the talent and imagination of Siya is “hard to talk about.”
A child whose prospects for the future were bright. His departure is a big loss for us.” It’s terrible for his parents because I was so close to taking my own life.
THE “GOMORA” ACTOR IN MIND