South African DJ Ntombezinhle Jiyane, popularly known as DJ Zinhle, took to Instagram to pay tribute to iconic singer Winnie Khumalo, who passed away on 7 January.
DJ ZINHLE PAYS TRIBUTE TO WINNIE KHUMALO
South African businesswoman DJ Zinhle took to Instagram to pen a touching tribute to late iconic singer Winnie Khumalo. She expressed that she promises to honor Winnie’s bond with her daughter Rethabile, by showing her love and care.
DJ Zinhle went on to say Winnie’s legacy of love lives on through her daughter. Take a look…
“Though you are no longer with us, your love and presence remain in our hearts. We promise to honor the bond you shared with your precious daughter @rethabile_rsa by surrounding her with all the love, care, and support she deserves,” she wrote.
“Your legacy of love will live on through her, and we will do everything in our power to make sure she is safe, happy, and deeply loved. Rest peacefully, knowing that she will never walk this journey alone,” she continued.
WINNIE KHUMALO PASSES AWAY
On Tuesday 7 January, the death of singer and actress Winnie Khumalo was confirmed. Winnie, was best known for her hit song Live My Life. She passed away after a short illness, on the drive to the hospital.
“As a family at this stage we are deeply saddened. She was sick and her daughter was out. It was her daughter that got back home to come and collect her so that she could be taken to the hospital. She tried to help her,” said sister and representative for the family Tshepi Akeepile to SABC.
“She was really not well. Unfortunately on their drive to the hospital that’s when she passed away. When they arrived at the hospital they pronounced her dead on arrival. It is expected that we are devastated. We are at a loss. Winnie had a son, Ntando Khumalo, and daughter, Rethabile Khumalo, and three grandchildren, three sisters and her mother,” Akeepile continued.
ENCA’s The Lead journalist Shahan Ramkissoon mistakenly mixed up Winnie Khumalo with Kelly Khumalo when reporting the news of the death. He has since apologised. However, Kelly does not seem to be accepting his apology.
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