Menzi Ngubane’s family slams “grossly exaggerated” ill reports

Reports about the former Generations actor, Menzi Ngubane on being hospitalised due health complications has has been thrashed by his family.

Hashtag Pray For Menzi Ngubane trends on social media since morning and fans panicked over the rumors that the veteran is battling with kidney problem again as he subsequently underwent a transplant in 2014.

However, Menzi’s wife and family sent out an official statement against the reports, claiming that it was grossly exaggerated.

“I would like to confirm that my husband is receiving family support and recuperating after doctors were concerned about his health,” said Sikie Ngubane.

“The family is also aware that due to the spread of this inaccurate and unverified news, his fans have even gone as far as sending their messages of his speedy recovery on social media, spawning an unwarranted social media panic. We understand their concerns and support for Menzi, but as the family, we appeal to South Africans to refrain from spreading news that have not been verified and confirmed by the family.

“To this end, we wish to continue as the family to offer him the support he needs following his recent visit to the doctors. It is this visit that has been grossly exaggerated by newspapers and social media users,” read the statement.

“We are aware that South Africans are concerned about his health and would like to thank them for their prayers, and appeal to them to respect hospital/doctor/patient confidentiality. Menzi wishes to take this opportunity to fully recover and get back to work as soon as possible.”