Ntando Duma Opens Up About Her Abusive Father: “He Burned Us Inside a Shack”

• Ntando Duma recently opened up about the abuse she and her family endured from her father
• The Shaka iLembe actress revealed that the only memories she has of her father were his abuse and nearly being burned alive in a shack
• A mother of two, Ntando went on to share the real reason she doesn't consume alcohol

Ntando Duma opened up about the memories she has of her father and how he influenced some of her life choices.

The actress was the latest celebrity guest on the L-Tido Podcast on 20 August 2025. Having recently welcomed her newborn in secret, she spoke candidly about her life, career and her family dynamics.

Ntando was raised by her mother and grandmother, alongside her sisters, and she revealed that her father was absent from her life:

"I didn't have my dad. The last time I heard about my dad was when I was three years old."

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The actress went on to share a spine-chilling story about when her father, who was a chronic alcoholic, nearly burned their family alive:

"The memory I have of my dad was when he burned us inside a shack while we were sleeping. He was an abusive person; he would beat up my mom, and when we'd cry, he would beat us too."

She went on to reveal that her father's alcoholism is the reason she has never consumed alcohol in her life. Her story will feature in her upcoming memoir, which is set to be released soon.

Online fans share their reactions to Ntando Duma's emotional story

Fans were shattered and shared comforting messages with Ntando Duma for sharing her traumatic experience. Read some of their comments below:

Bongie Golide said:

"Ntando was really comfortable, it was like she was just talking to her big brother, love it."

Olebogeng17 wrote:

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"Such a great episode."

Philels Zondani showed love to Ntando Duma:

​​"I love how unapologetic you are about this season of your life, baby. You deserve this happiness."

Likhona04 posted:

"Ntando is a great storyteller."

katliseele215 was stunned:

"She has such a very good memory."

MoneelaSalomeMamabolo could relate to Ntando Duma:

"Ntando is just like me. I also remember things that happened when I was very young."

yomeescloset was shattered:

"I’m so sorry you had to go through that."

blessed_licia showed love to Ntando Duma

"@dumantando, sending love, mommy."

pearly_msf_ responded:

"Oooh, @dumantando, it's the same memory of my dad. Sending you warm hugs, sis! You're loved. Please remain the way that you are!"

Ntando Duma finally addresses surrogate rumours

In more Ntando Duma updates, Briefly News shared the Shaka iLembe actress's reaction to the rumours that she used a surrogate for her newborn.

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After keeping her pregnancy and her baby shower a secret from her fans and peers, social media started a rumour that Ntando had someone else carry her baby, as she was not showing even when she was supposedly heavily pregnant.

Source: Briefly News