Christmas came right on time for maturing vocalist star Phumla Mvelase after her debilitated music profession got a lift. When she asked people on social media to help her pay her rent, she got the attention of Kwaito legend and activist Eugene Mthethwa. Mvelase owed thousands of Rands to her landlord for eight months’ rent.
A QUESTION FOR HELP
The question she posed was as follows: I hope all is well. I am in dire need of assistance. This year, I haven’t had any gigs and haven’t received any money. Due to a stroke, I lost my job in February. Right now, I’m staying alone. I’ve been renting for eight months and haven’t been able to pay my rent. I have nowhere to go and no family to turn to, so my landlord has asked me to leave. Please help me find gigs so I can find a place to live. Ngiyacela kakhulu ningincede is a request for assistance. I have been asked to leave on January 2nd. Right now, anything would be helpful. Please! please! I’m frantic.”
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