‘I’m not bedridden,’ says Mapaputsi

Kwaito star Mapaputsi has refuted claims that he is bedridden.

Real name Sandile Ngwenya, known for his hit song Izinja, Mapaputsi was reported to be suffering from health issues.

This week, Mapaputsi posted a video on his WhatsApp status in which he refutes claims he is bedridden.

He said: “Baphi laba, baphi laba...bathi ubani osembhedeni? (Where are they, where are they...they say I'm bedridden?) Angizwanga...mina ngise Durban mos, awufuna uku'booker book see you soon (Excuse me...I'm in Durban, if you want to book, book see you soon), I'm in Durban having a good time. Baphi laba banxamba amanga ngise Durban, indaba yabo okuthi family family umuntu ulele phansi I don't know (Where are they, they are lying about me, I'm in Durban, their news about family saying I'm bedridden I don't know)”.

A music executive who didn't want to be named told TshisaLIVE Mapaputsi has made huge progress in his recovery, but certain media outlets are lying about his situation.

“uSandile has improved, he can walk and he can talk without feeling pain, he is in Durban for fresh air. I'm happy to see him in this condition as he is showing signs of being optimistic that he'll be up and running again,” said a source.

Mapaputsi's manager Busi Kunene said to TshisaLIVE: “We went to see him a few days ago, he is promising he is really getting better. I heard he is in Durban but I haven't followed up as I'm busy with road to Nkalakatha event. But we are happy with his progress.”

Some of those close to the musician recently expressed concern about his health.