Madlanga Commission's Advocate Lee Segeels-Ncube Sings Whitney Houston at Family Celebration

Madlanga Commission's Advocate Lee Segeels-Ncube Sings Whitney Houston at Family Celebration

  • A video of Madlanga Commission evidence leader Advocate Lee Segeels-Ncube singing Whitney Houston went viral on X
  • The clip, shared by @StHonorable, shows Segeels-Ncube belting out 'Where Do Broken Hearts Go' at a family gathering
  • South Africans were divided, with some defending her right to enjoy private moments while others questioned the upload
Advocate Lee Segeels-Ncube's singing trended on social media
Advocate Lee Segeels-Ncube went viral for belting a tune. Images: @joy_zelda and @Sunflowerreal
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SOUTH AFRICA — A video of Advocate Lee Segeels-Ncube, the head of evidence at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, singing a Whitney Houston classic at a family celebration has gone viral on social media, drawing a wave of reactions from South Africans.

The clip was shared on X by @StHonorables and shows Segeels-Ncube singing "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" with notable enthusiasm during what appears to be a private family gathering.

Advocate known for courtroom sharpness

Segeels-Ncube has built a respected legal career in South Africa, specialising in commercial and administrative law. In her role as evidence leader at the Madlanga Commission, she is responsible for guiding witness testimonies, presenting documentary and digital evidence, and probing complex issues related to institutional processes and policing matters.

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Her sharp interrogation style has made her a recognisable figure in high-profile public accountability proceedings. She recently questioned National Coloured Congress president Fadiel Adams who later admitted to lying about Cedric Nkabinde.

Watch the Advocate sing Whitney Houston at a family celebration:

South Africans divided over the clip

The video triggered a wide range of responses, with opinion split between those who found humour in the moment and those who raised concerns about privacy.

@heisalive4all quipped:

"She must cook fraudsters and leave the singing to them."

@Cecilia_Mthwane wrote:

"Awoah guys, this video must remain on the family WhatsApp group 🤣🤣🤣 This is our respectable advocate hle 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣"

[@hopemasangane added:

"She needs to stick to her day job!!"

@thabanisandile3 was more generous, noting:

"She was singing wholeheartedly 🤞"

Others pushed back against the mockery.

@Oqknis criticised the decision to post the clip publicly, writing:

"Be careful who you invite into your private spaces. This was supposed to be a jolly, private moment with family and friends, yet some idiot thought it would be a good idea to beam this on social media. It's a violation of someone's privacy even if the moment was light-hearted."

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@xolinengudza echoed that sentiment:

"Life is not about your career only; there's a time to be just yourself and touch the ground barefoot. Be playful around your family and friends; it harms no one."

@KKhumalo02 also came to her defence:

"You guys need to stop thinking that a video of someone singing is an audition or a way into ur pockets. Not everyone sings to get ur approval."

SAPS stamp misuse exposed at Madlanga Commission

In a related article, Briefly News reported on the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry's findings regarding Sergeant Fannie Nkosi's involvement in fraudulent activities related to SAPS documents. The inquiry raised alarming concerns about the risk of misuse of official stamps in international dealings, suggesting potential consequences for national security.

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