Connie Ferguson Catches Heat Over Presley Chweneyagae’s Funeral No-Show – Mzansi Reacts!

Mzansi was lit with drama the day after Tsotsi star Presley Chweneyagae was laid to rest on 7 June 2025. While the nation mourned, the Twitter streets (okay, X!) turned into a warzone as fans started doing a celebrity roll call. One name that caused serious noise? Connie Ferguson.

The Kings of Joburg star started trending hard — not for a red-carpet slay or TV comeback — but because many noticed she was nowhere to be seen at Presley’s funeral. That’s when things got very South African: the gossip brewed faster than a teapot at a family meeting.

Some even expected a public tribute from Connie, given her iconic status in Mzansi TV. Instead, what fans got was radio silence, and social media detectives were ready to pounce.

“Hands Off Our Ausi!” – Fans Rush to Defend Connie Ferguson

After X personality @joy_zelda pointed out Connie’s absence, the timeline spiraled into a hot mess of opinions, assumptions, and even insults. But Connie’s die-hard supporters pulled up quick:

@Mokone12345 wasn’t having it: “Lea nyela, hands off South African Aunt!!!…our beautiful Ausi Connie.”

@AgriGrowthBuzz offered compassion: “What if funerals are a trigger that reminds her of the loss of her loved ones?”

@collenyiko made it personal: “For not attending a funeral? People have their reasons for not doing something… No one is forced to do something that you and your friends think is correct.”

@vesterrejoice pleaded with the public: “Oh Rara she might had his own reasons. Let’s allow Cobrizi to rest nje.”

Let’s not forget, this is Connie Ferguson, the queen of grief herself who lost her husband Shona Ferguson in 2021 — so fans were quick to say, “Check your tone!”

“She Doesn’t Do Funerals Tho” – Is It Just Connie Being Connie?

According to some sharp-eyed users, this isn’t Connie’s first funeral ghosting. @kgeewhite17 said it plainly: “She doesn’t do funerals though 😫.”

And yes, sis had other things on her plate — namely the launch of Kings of Jo’Burg Season 3, which, according to @sasaresane, “looks like it was planned months ago.” So maybe the timing really wasn’t in her favour?

Still, others felt a type of way: @Chizoexpo fired shots with: “Imagine she died, and everyone just sent money without attending. Connie, we love you, but learn to also provide emotional support to your industry workmates.”

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