South African reality TV star Ongeziwe Madonsela, otherwise renowned as Malwandle from Moja Love TV‘s Umndeni has passed away, reports confirmed.
Ongeziwe ‘Malwandle’ Madonsela dies: What’s the cause of death?
News of the 26-year-old’s death came during the airing of Tuesday’s episode of Umndeni, where towards the end, the show paid tribute to the reality TV star.
In a statement solicited by Sunday World, Moja Love TV’s editor-in-chief Nonzwakazi Cekete confirmed the tragic news, cautious to not reveal the cause of death ahead of the family’s statement which, at the time this article was published, had not been released.
“Moja Love extends its condolences to his family and friends. May God give them the strength and healing through this difficult time, and may his soul rest in peace,” she said.
Who was Ongeziwe ‘Malwandle’ Madonsela? – Here’s what we know
Not much information is available on Madonsela but, the 26-year-old garnered nationwide popularity when he made his on-screen debut on Umndeni S1.
The reality TV show explores polygamy in homosexual relationships and Malwandle courted the most attention in the premiere season, largely due to his eccentric personality and ‘entanglements’.
Perhaps, the most prolific moment of his tenure on the show came in the second season when, following a breakup with his ex Enoch Kolobe, he courted a relationship with Alpheus Maseko who, at the time, was involved with four other ‘wives’, including Madonsela’s blood brother, Lwazi Madonsela.
At the time of his death, Malwandle had been booted from the show after a heated clash with one of Maseko’s wives.
Here are the funeral details
According to Lwazi, Madonsela will be laid to rest at his family home in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), next to his mother’s grave.
Moreover, from what we understand, the family has issued a plea for assistance in financing the reality TV star’s funeral.
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