{"id":29787,"date":"2026-05-02T17:04:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T17:04:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=29787"},"modified":"2026-05-02T17:04:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T17:04:53","slug":"nonhle-thema-touched-the-hearts-of-many-online-with-her-touching-tribute-to-her-late-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/nonhle-thema-touched-the-hearts-of-many-online-with-her-touching-tribute-to-her-late-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"Nonhle Thema touched the hearts of many online with her touching tribute to her late parents."},"content":{"rendered":"
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The well-known broadcaster Nonhle Thema touched the hearts of many online with her touching tribute to her late parents.<\/p>\n

The actress recently experienced the loss of her mother, former beauty queen Cynthia Shange, who passed away at 76.<\/p>\n

After revealing the news of her mother\u2019s death just over a week prior, Nonhle Thema returned to social media with a heartfelt tribute honoring her late parents.<\/p>\n

Nonhle Thema honors her parents with a nostalgic photo<\/h2>\n

On April 29, 2026, Nonhle took to her official Instagram to post a throwback image of her mother, South Africa’s first black Miss South Africa, along with her father, Derrick Thema.<\/p>\n

Accompanying the photo was a heartfelt message. The caption read:<\/p>\n

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\u201cReunited in heaven 🕊️🕊️ Our Angels Mom and Dad ♥️♥️Thank You 🙏🏽\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

See the post below<\/a>:<\/p>\n

South Africa reacts to Nonhle Thema’s touching tribute<\/h2>\n

The post quickly garnered attention on Instagram, leading to a wave of responses. Comments varied, with some users admiring the photo and others offering condolences to Nonhle Thema.<\/p>\n

Here are some notable comments:<\/p>\n

don_txno commented:<\/p>\n

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\u201cThat look! Tima knew what he had😭❤️🔥\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

zodwa5983 expressed support:<\/p>\n

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\u201cSo sorry, dear, they are watching over you now and super proud of you ❤️❤️❤️. sending you big tight hugs 🤗\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Ofentsetheone remarked:<\/p>\n

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\u201cYour mom was really beautiful, hey 👏👏😍\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

audreylindiwe shared her thoughts:<\/p>\n

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\u201cHow I wish that were true, that when we die, we reincarnate. I’m sure Mama has been conceived, as for Papa, don’t know when he passed, but he is a young adult in another household.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Segolame Mokgathong added:<\/p>\n

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\u201cMay God be with you during this difficult time ❤️🙏. Your parents are probably watching over you and smiling at each other, thinking them meeting created a diamond. Be comforted, Queen. God is with you 🙏❤️\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Mzoxolo Sabe Jola shared:<\/p>\n

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\u201cMy favourite beautiful mama’s in South Africa was mama Winnie and mama Cynthia most beautiful mamas. Besides my mother ❤️\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Mzansi reacted to Nonhle Thema’s tribute. Image: nonhle_thema
Source: Instagram<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

Nonhle Thema grateful for public support following her mother\u2019s death<\/h2>\n

In further entertainment updates, Nonhle Thema expressed her appreciation for the support she and her family received after the passing of her mother, Cynthia Shange, from fans, colleagues, and the broader community.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on the overwhelming kindness shown to her family in the aftermath of their loss, the media personality took to social media to convey her gratitude.<\/p>\n

Cynthia Shange passed away at 76 on April 20, 2026, in the early hours at a medical facility in KwaZulu-Natal, following an illness, as confirmed by a family statement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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