'The Bala Family', Loyiso Bala father Sebenzile Jafta

‘The Bala Family’. Image via Twitter @Joy_Zelda

‘Our beloved father’: Bala brothers confirm Sebenzile Jafta has died

‘We were still watching and hoping that he will come back and be with us’: The Bala family confirmed the death of their ‘beloved father’.

'The Bala Family', Loyiso Bala father Sebenzile Jafta

‘The Bala Family’. Image via Twitter @Joy_Zelda

Over the past weekend, the Bala brothers, Loyiso and Zwai, took to Instagram and announced the sudden passing of their stepfather, Sebenzile Jafta – several fans have since shared their condolences, as seen in their comment sections.

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According to a statement shared on Loyiso Bala’s feed, Sebenzile Jafta passed away on Saturday, 10 February. His death was said to have come after the beloved father was hospitalised on Thursday.

“The Bala Family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved father, Sebenzile Jafta… We express gratitude for the time spent with him. May his soul rest in peace,’ Loyiso wrote on his feed.

In another post, Loyiso shared a video with Jafta and captioned: “You will be sorely missed 💔 #RIPTatuJafta 🕊️.”

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Taking to his feed, Zwai Bala also shared that the tragic news came as a shock to the family.

“We were still watching and hoping that he will come back and be with us… We wish his soul would rest in peace; we are grateful for the opportunity we had with him,” Zwai wrote.

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Bala family, Loyiso Bala father Sebenzile Jafta
The Bala brothers announced the death of their stepfather Sebenzile Jafta. Image via Instagram @loyisobala

TAKE A LOOK AT SOME MESSAGES FROM NETIZENS BELOW…

“My deepest condolences💔. Sending lots of love and prayers,” @khayamthethwa wrote.

“Sending you all strength and peace 🕯🙏🏽🌹,” @letoyamakhenep reacted.

“Prayers up for you, brother, and your entire family. 🙏🏾,” @israelhoughton commented.

“Aaaaah ntate Japhta bathong. May his soul rest in peace 😢😢I feel sorry for Mama. She loved this man so much 😮condolences to the family, Buti Loy ❤️,” @sammy_m_gospelsinger replied.

“Oh no 😢 RIP Tata. May the family, especially mommy, be comforted🙏🏽,” @millymashile said.

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