Johannesburg – It does not rain, it pours for gospel artist Dr Tumi, real name Tumisang Makweya.
Just a few weeks after hogging headlines for allegedly overcharging the government for organising a Covid-19 prayer event, followed by a #HandsOffDrTumi campaign by his die-hard fans, the award-winning psalmist is finding himself trending on social media once again.
This time the singing medical doctor was mugged of his phone.
He was making a call outside a restaurant in an unidentified area when a thug grabbed his phone and escaped in a white car.
In a trending video, Dr Tumi is seen walking helplessly after his phone was snatched from his hand.
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Twitter followers expressed shock at the incident.
Some were shocked that criminals had audacity to mug a celebrity, while others were greatful that he was not hurt during the incident.
Watch the video below:
After the incident, Dr Tumi posted the following tweet, where he thanked fans for the support:
Good evening fam. Trust you have been well. Thank you all for your kind messages. Sending mega love to you. #TGS
— #StrongGodOutNow (@DrTumi_) February 24, 2021
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Take a look at the messages of support that poured in on Twitter for the gospel singer below:
I am glad you okay @DrTumi_
— Mbomvu MaNgubane (@Lindingubs1) February 25, 2021
Yes because A farmer was gonna fight back by shooting n all dat, Dr Tumi is a not a violent being dats y he got mugged peacefully 😀
— Asivhanga (@umpha71902125) February 25, 2021
Hayibo @DrTumi_ hope he is OK https://t.co/VW7DPy2jnt
— Nomfundo Mcetywa (@MaMcetywa) February 25, 2021
And the South African justice was gonna arrest Dr Tumi for shooting 😃😂
They're always taking criminals sides— Motlokwa (@KalulaDeejay) February 25, 2021
We dnt have such extreme crime in SA
— Honourable Ratshabedi® (@DocPhuti) February 25, 2021
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