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“My Lizwi”- Langa Mavuso’s Hearbreaking Tweet On Lentswe’s Passing

The singer has reacted to the untimely passing of his boyfriend Lentswe Bhengu

By ZAlebs | 02.03.2023 | Top of The Last Updated On 04.02.2026

“My Lizwi”- Langa Mavuso’s Hearbreaking Tweet On Lentswe’s Passing
In the wake of the untimely passing of his boyfriend Lentswe Bhengu, South African Langa Mavuso has broken his silence.

Also Read: BREAKING NEWS: Chef Lentswe Bhengu Has Died

The celebrity chef passed away on 28 February after a short illness and his death has left many people across the country reeling. Lentswe was one of the country’s well-known chefs and he appeared on numerous shows such as Africa on a Plate, The Great South African Bake Off as well as KFC Taste Kitchen.

Announcing the news in a statement shared on his social media pages, his family revealed that he passed away at the Sandton Medi-Clinic.

“It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the untimely passing of our beloved son and brother, Lentswe Bhengu-Mafoko, fondly known to the media and his culinary family as Chef Lentswe,” the statement reads.

“Lentswe had the misfortune of suffering a short illness and succumbed last night, 28th of February 2023, at Sandton Medi-Clinic.”

Taking to his Twitter account to react to the news of his passing, Langa Mavuso wrote “Lizwi Lam.”

Fans and fellow celebs took to the comments section to comfort him.

@tembisa wrote, “Oh, mntasekhaya.”
@AndileNzimande_, wrote “Sending you all of the love, warmth, and strength.”
@Hloni_Nhlanhlo, “I’m so sorry for your loss Langa. You guys epitomized healthy love”comfort and strength to you.”

Messages of condolence have been pouring in after his family released a statement about his untimely passing.

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Published on 02.03.2023
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