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Basetsana Kumalo’s tribute to Florence Masebe

Basetsana Kumalo and Florence Masebe

South African television personality, beauty pageant titleholder, businesswoman, and philanthropist, Basetsana Kumalo, shared a moving tribute to her friend veteran actress Florence Masebe.

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The former Muvhango actress Florence lost her 18-month-old son three years ago in a drowning accident in the swimming pool at their home.

Taking to Instagram, Basetsana told her on Instagram how much she admires her fighting spirit, even in the face of adversity.

“Today has been such a special day celebrating this woman I call my sister, my friend and my treasure. You know in life you meet people and beings and their essence, truth and authenticity reminds you on how an intentional life embedded in truth is so beautiful. Today is also a bitter sweet day, when my friend’s son Mukololo Masakona Matsila made his sudden escape from us 3 years ago at 18 months. Mbado! Matunu Thavhani! Mulaudzi Wa Govhamasenga!

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Veteran actress Florence Masebe says depression is not a joke

Veteran actress Florence Masebe

Veteran actress Florence Masebe, who is best known for her role as Humbulani in the SABC2 soapie Muvhango, has reached to a fan who tweeted that she lost her father due to depression. 

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This comes after hip-hop artist Jabulani Tsambo, better known by his stage name Hip Hop Pantsula, later shortened to HHP lost his life due to depression.

HHP’s body was discovered by his helper in his bedroom in Randpark Ridge, western Johannesburg. According to SowetanLIVE, the 38-year-old rapper allegedly committed suicide yesterday at his house.

Taking to social media, the woman tweeted: “After my father passed on 2 months ago, I tried to reach out and told people that I have depression. I was told that I’m not the first person to lose a parent, I must stop “IT” and take care of my children.. How do you stop being depressed.”

Florence then replied by saying she is available should she need to talk. “Are you ok now? Send me an email if you need to chat (sic).” 

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