Family Rejects Mbongeni Ngema's Second Wife

Family Rejects Mbongeni Ngema's Second Wife

The family of late playwright and musician Mbongeni Ngema has rejected claims made by Yolanda “Wanda” Moncho that she is his second wife.

Sarafina Creator Mbongeni Ngema Dies

Ngema was publicly married to Nompumelelo Gumede-Ngema, and he died in a car crash on December 27.

Moncho claimed to be his second wife and stated that she was pregnant with his child.

However, Ngema’s brother, Nhlanhla Ngema, said the family was unaware of any marriage to Moncho and was focused on the funeral.

The family will address other matters after the funeral.

Yolanda “Wanda” Moncho, who claimed she is Mbongeni’s customary wife and official manager, said she tried everything to be part of the funeral service, but the family allegedly rejected her.

Family Reject's Mbongeni Ngema's Second Wife

In an attempt to be part of the funeral services, she sent a letter asking for KZN Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube's urgent intervention. Daily Sun has seen the letter.

In the letter, dated 2 January 2024, she revealed that she started being Mbongeni's official manager in May 2019 until his death.

“Over and above my role as Dr Ngema’s official manager, I was also his customary law wife, him having sent a delegation to my family in Diepkloof, Soweto in August 2021.

“As a matter of fact, at this very moment, I'm three months pregnant with his child whose birth he was very much looking forward to,” read the letter.

ALSO READ: TB Joshua Exposé: Prophet Tortured Daughter

The letter further said she decided to direct her correspondence to the Premier’s Office after several unsuccessful attempts to get the Ngema family to involve her in all meetings and other discussions among themselves and with government officials pertaining to the memorial service and burial of her client and husband.