Joburg reality star Phume Sibisi Khethang releases memoir, A Tear of a Zulu Widow
She said sharing her story is not about looking back, it’s about reaching forward.
Reality television personality Phume Sibisi Khethang, best known for her appearance on Pastors’ Wives, is set to release her book, A Tear of a Zulu Widow.
The book offers an intimate account of her painful journey through loss, grief and ultimately, spiritual restoration through her unwavering faith in God.
A Tear of a Zulu Widow takes readers behind the public image and into the private moments of heartbreak that reshaped Khethang’s life.
With honesty and vulnerability, she shares the emotional devastation of losing her husband, the loneliness that followed, and the difficult process of rebuilding herself while holding onto her faith.
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“This book is not just about my tears. It’s about God meeting me in my brokenness, carrying me through the darkest valley, and restoring my strength and purpose,” shares Khethang.
The book explores themes of grief, resilience, and spiritual growth. It highlights how faith became her anchor, guiding her through despair and helping her rediscover hope, purpose, and her voice.
“I want every widow, every woman, and every person who has experienced loss to know that healing is possible through God,” said Khethang.
She said sharing her story is not about looking back. It’s about reaching forward.
“I wanted my journey to inspire and help a woman who feels like they won’t make it through the night, for the widow learning to live again. For anyone who has lost something or someone and feels like life will never be the same. Yes, it won’t be the same, but it can get better one day at a time,” said Khethang.
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She said that through her journey, she has learned that healing is not a straight line. Some days are heavier than others. Some wounds take longer to close.
But step by step, one can find ways to honour those loved ones by living.
“I’m still healing myself today. With faith as my anchor, I have found a way to rebuild. Not the same life I had before, but a new one shaped by strength, purpose, and a deeper understanding that pain must not only keep us still but help us move forward,” she said.
She said that’s why this book was important for her to write, because it’s not just a story about loss, it’s a reminder that even in the hardest moments, there is still a way forward.
“You can walk a journey, even when it’s painful, even when it feels impossible. Find your ‘why should I fight’ and continue. It can be for your children, grandchildren, siblings, or even yourself, because you are still here and you need to live as life doesn’t stop,” said Phume.
The book is set to be released at the end of April.
