Nompilo Maphumulo, a renowned South African actress, has expressed her shock and disbelief after false reports of her death circulated. The fabricated news claimed that she was shot by gunmen while in her car in Johannesburg.
Maphumulo, known for her roles in popular TV shows Uzalo and Generations: The Legacy, was inundated with concerned messages from friends, family, and fans, inquiring about her well-being. She was astonished to learn about her supposed demise and emphasized the distress caused by such misinformation.
“I was taken aback and even questioned my own existence,” Maphumulo said. “It’s unfathomable that someone would spread such false information, causing undue stress to my loved ones and me.”
Maphumulo vehemently denied any involvement with gunmen or having enemies, emphasizing the absurdity of the claims. She highlighted the importance of verifying news before accepting it as true, stressing the harm that misinformation can cause to individuals and their families.
The actress’s family has been left traumatized by the ordeal, and Maphumulo had to reassure them and calm their concerns. She urged the public to be cautious of spreading unverified information and to respect the emotional well-being of those affected by such hoaxes.