The passing news of FM presenter Bheka Mchunu has saddened the Ukhozi community and addressed if any severe illness has deteriorated his health since he collapsed on-air in 2021.
Bekha Mchunu is a prominent radio figure for hosting the maskandi programme Sigiya Ngengoma and Sibhukuda Kwesimanzonzo.
Initially, he worked at Durban Youth Radio, hosting charismatic and enthusiastic programs for the young ones.
Then, he shifted to the radio station Izwi Lomzansi before joining the maskandi program Sigiya Ngengoma and Sibhukuda Kwesimanzonzo.
Mchunu is the founder and CEO of KZN Matric Excellence, which aims to shorten the gap between urban and rural education systems.
Furthermore, he intends matriculants to access the territory and make the best of the differences detected in KZN Matric Excellence, a matric rewriting center.
Bekha Mchunu Fainted During A Show In 2021
In 2021, Mchnunu’s show was postponed as he collapsed amidst the radio show.
Every crew member, technician, and producer went on a run to aid him and get him hospitalized.
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As a result, the radio host, Bekha Mchunu, spent a couple of weeks in hospital for recovery.
However, he didn’t disclose his illness details, and fans thought it was probably an acute infirmity, which recovered on its own.
A year later, in 2022, he again fell ill and couldn’t even appear on the radio programs.
Mchunu’s health deteriorated with the haste of time, though he sought help from doctors and health professionals.
Bekha Mchunu Sought Traditional Healing For His Illness
In 2022, Bekha Mchunu told the publication that he was seeking assistance with the traditional approach since he found no chance with doctors and hospital treatments.
He resided in his hometown Dondotha, and attempted to recover his illness through unconventional healing practices.
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The radio host even clarified that his brother was moving mountains to assist him at all costs when none of the modern practices worked.
The health professional couldn’t detect his diagnosis and administer treatment consecutively.
Revealing an illness may impact a celebrity’s career prospects, mainly if they fear being typecast or perceived as unable to fulfill specific roles or responsibilities.
Or, there can be stigma associated with certain illnesses, and celebrities may fear adverse reactions or judgments from the public or media if they disclose their health conditions.
Henceforth, Bekha Mchunu might not have revealed the details of his illness except for saying, “not the normal sickness,” though the news of his illness at work became public in 2021.
If Witchcraft Made Bekha Mchunu Led To Illness
Some sources even pointed out that witchcraft was the reason behind his ill health.
Though it may sound ridiculous, few believed that Bekha Mchunu only fell sick at work.
It adhered to the rumor that supernatural forces had not worked right in his favor.
However, illness is typically caused by genetics, lifestyle, environmental factors, infections, and other medical reasons.
It is essential to rely on evidence-based medicine and scientific understanding when addressing health concerns rather than attributing them to supernatural beliefs.
General FAQs
1. Who replaced the maskandi programme after Bekha Mchunu fell ill?
After the public learned that the radio host, Bekha Mchunu, had been in and out of the hospital for months, Lucky Nkosi replaced him on the show.
2. Where is Bekha Mchunu from?
He hails from Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, Dondotha, where he also sought traditional healing practices for his chronic illness.
3. How Many Siblings Does Bekha Mchunu Have?
Mchunu is not the only child since he has mentioned having a brother who helped the radio host throughout the illness journey.
