South African Stars Are Speaking Up About Their Mental Health After the Tragic Death of Nellie Tembe
These celebrities are helping to destigmatize mental health by sharing their stories.
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South African celebrities have taken to social media to share their own personal stories of battling mental health issues following the death of 22-year-old Anele “Nellie” Tembe, a qualified chef and model as well as fiancée to rapper AKA.
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FOLLOWING the death of AKA’s fiancee Anele “Nellie” Tembe, people on social media have been opening about living with mental illness.
Mzansi celebs have also joined in a thread on Twitter and spoken about struggling with mental illness.
The thread was started by Dr Carolina Odman, who spoke about struggling with mental illness.
Afro-soul singer Simphiwe Dana also commented and shared her story. From there, Mel Bala, K Naomi, Brenda Mntambo and Nina Hastie joined in too.
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Actor and writer Nina Hastie says she wishes she can say in August 2021: I told you we can have faith in SA government.
Nina Hastie is the wearer of multiple hats.
She s not only an award-nominated writer and comedian but she s also a TV presenter and actress, currently starring in M-Net s Inconceivable on DStv and Showmax.
She s been in the industry for years - her first gig was at the age of 13 presenting on Radio Ripple . But since then she s earned her spot among the countries top entertainers.
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The SAFTA Award-nominated, writer, comedian, and actress joined Sara-Jayne King for the Saturday Profile on Weekend Breakfast.
Starting out in the industry at the age of 13, comedian Nina Hastie has carved out an enviable career as one of South Africa s favorite entertainers.
She s the wearer of multiple hats including presenter, MC, voice-artist, actor, and award-winning writer.
Hastie joined CapeTalk s Sara-Jayne King for this weekend s Saturday Profile on Weekend Breakfast where the pair chatted about roasts, writing, recovery and keeping it real.
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