Dr Tumi Opens up About His Viral Mugging Incident in Johannesburg
- Dr Tumi has opened up about his mugging incident that was caught on camera last Wednesday
- Dr Tumi expressed that he wasn't shook by the incident because of the state of crime in the country
- The gospel singer said he was only surprised by the mugging that went viral on social media
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Gospel star and medical doctor Dr Tumi has opened up about his mugging incident. A video of the singer being mugged trended on social media last Wednesday, 24 February.
The star took to Twitter a few hours after his mugging went viral to show gratitude to all his fans for who left him "kind messages" on the micro-blogging app. The musician wrote:
"Good evening fam. Trust you have been well. Thank you all for your kind messages. Sending mega love to you. TGS."
The artist told Daily Sun in an interview that he wasn't shook by the incident because of the state of crime in Mzansi.. Dr Tumi expressed that he's fine.
He shared that the mugging took him by surprise as he never thought that it would happen an a busy spot such as a car wash and eatery. The popular muso said he was at the spot to greet a friend.
Dr Tumi's fans have continued to to send him kind messages following the incident. Check out some of the comments below:
@MlungisiMbuyis1 said:
"We love you @DrTumi_ may God protect you with his mighty hand. You are protected by the biggest body guard by the name of Jesus Christ, Sir."
@tumelorangata wrote:
"Glad you were not hurt, just a phone it can be replaced bro."
@Salamin04369358 commented:
"We love and we appreciate you Doc, we also thank God for his love and protection towards you. May He continue to cover you under his shadow."
@ma_njomz said:
"We love you Doc and we thank God for his continuous protection upon your life."
Source: Instagram
Briefly.co.za reported that the video that circulated on social media has left Mzansi concerned. The footage showed gospel singer Dr Tumi getting mugged while walking in the street in Midrand.
Various accounts posted the video including parody account AdvBarryRoux. The account captioned the video:
"Dr Tumi being mugged at Tshili’s Midrand yesterday."
The footage showed the doctor and muso dressed in a black suit and talking on the phone. Shortly afterwards, two men walked passed him and one approached him and snatched his phone. The thieves got away in a white car.
In other news, Briefly.co.za reported that Somizi trended on social media after he appeared in Mina Nawe House on Sunday night. The flamboyant media personality hosted the season finale of the show.
Somgaga interviewed the Mina Nawe House housemates during the tell all show on Sunday. SomG asked the couples some spicy questions and also dished out hot advice during the show that aired on Moja Love TV channel.
The reality TV show was about five couples with relationship problems who stayed under one roof to get help. The troubled couples entertained viewers for over eight weeks.
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Source: Briefly News
