Key Takeaways
- Connie Chiume married Jerry Mabuza in 1985.
- They were together for 19 years, until 2004.
- They have three children together: two sons and a daughter.
Longtime South African actor Connie Chiume, who recently passed away, was married to Jerry Mabuza for almost two decades.
The couple tied the knot in 1985 and were together until 2004.
But, after almost two decades of relationship, their relationship ended with a divorce.
Many speculated that their relationship ended because Connie Chiume started getting more involved in her professional career and it might not have been acceptable for her husband.
However, it is important to note that this is just speculation, as her ex-husband has never commented on their divorce.
Nonetheless, following their separation, according to Sunday Sun, Jerry Mabuza had opened a case of intimidation against Connie Chiume at the Joburg Central Police Station.
A source told the paper that Connie was angry at Jerry for no longer paying fees and accommodation for their 19-year-old daughter.
Another source added that Connie told her ex that she’d ‘turn him into braai meat’.
Hearing this, Jerry collapsed and was admitted to the hospital.
He filed the case shortly after being discharged.
After their divorce, Connie Chiume remained unmarried until her passing on August 6, 2024.
In the case of Jerry Mabuza, it remains unclear whether Jerry he married again or not.
How Many Children Do Connie And Jerry Share?
Talking about the children they share, many reputable sources like BBC, The Hollywood Reporters, and others claim that Connie shared four children with her ex-husband, Jerry Mabuza.
However, as per her Instagram, she is the mother of three children: two sons, Nongelo Chiume and Tumi Chiume, and one daughter, Nothando Naledi Mabuza.
Nothendo Chiume is also an actress who follows in her mother’s footsteps.
Meanwhile, Nongelo Chiume is a multi-award-winning booking agent, events manager, and celebrity and brand publicist.
Connie’s daughter, Nothendo, and her brother, Nongelo Chiume, host a podcast called “The Kids of the Celebrity.”
Furthermore, she was blessed with having five grandchildren as well. (Bahomi, Molemo, Lelo, Kabelo, and Lebone Langalethu)
In Connie’s social media, she always prioritizes her family and posts their work and achievements.
Connie Chiume was always present for her children when they needed her and always supported their careers.
In Case You Did Not Know
- Connie Chiume was born on June 5, 1952, in Welkom, Free State, California.
- Her father, Wright Tadeyo Chiume, was from Malawi, and her mother, MaNdlovu, was from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
