RIP: Mzansi mourns Ndu ‘Big Teddy Bear’ Maphanga. Popular social media manager Ndu Maphanga, who was famously known as “Big Teddy Bear” has passed away.

‘NDU MAPHANGA’ DIES

The family of Ndu Maphanga confirmed to The Citizen that 34-year-old the content creator passed away on Sunday, 17 December from a cardiac arrest.

His brother Xolile Maphanga revealed in a statement: “It was cardiac arrest. It happened around 3am this morning. He collapsed at his place.”

“It’s not easy getting a call from the paramedics to tell you your brother is no more, you get confused. It’s not easy, we’re still shocked. He was always living life to the fullest; always cracking jokes…what you see on social media is the same as what he was at home.”

Maphanga added that Ndu was with his girlfriend in Johannesburg at the time of his passing. The South African will give an update on Maphanga’s funeral arrangements soon.

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@UlrichJvV: “This is incredibly sad and unexpected. My deepest condolences go out to family and loved ones. Rest in peace.”

@IpelengNguza: “Rest well my cousin your mum departed in her early thirties now it’s you. Still remember that little boy we called you big ears. Love you wizzy the cat. Sad.”

@Ihhashi_Turkei: “My sincerest condolences to you and your families.”

@iinhlonipho: “In the few interactions I had with him, albeit virtual, his heart appeared to be in the right place. Induduzo kubangani nomndeni.”

Hi everyone

My pillar of strength has fallen. For those that would like to get ahold of me, please feel free to text me on the number below.

Xolile pic.twitter.com/JW3HLg1oFZ

— Drew (@Nduey_Escobar) December 17, 2023

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Nooo man 🥲 Rest Well Ntwana Yam @Nduey_Escobar 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/jXP2iNHIdt

— Zakes Bantwini (@ZakesBantwiniSA) December 17, 2023

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