Winnie Khumalo, South African Singer and Actress, Dies at 51.
Winnie Khumalo was a well-known musician and actress from South Africa. She died on Tuesday at her home. Khumalo was 51 years old.
Khumalo had been sick for a short time before she passed away. Her daughter Rethabile was one of the first to find out. Rethabile called her mother's friend, Sabelo "Ntombeningi" Sithole, for help.
Sithole rushed to Khumalo's house immediately, but sadly, it was too late. "I am distraught, and I have lost a friend," Sithole said. He had just talked to Khumalo the day before, on Monday.
Khumalo became famous as a teenager. The late singer Brenda Fassie helped her get started in music. Khumalo was a backup singer for Fassie. She also made her albums starting at age 15.
In recent years, Khumalo had some health problems. In November 2024, she went to the hospital because she had trouble breathing. Doctors told her she had asthma. A few years before that, she found out she had diabetes.
Despite these challenges, Khumalo always stayed positive. "I am a fighter, everyone knows," she said. She took good care of herself so she could watch her grandchildren grow up.
Khumalo had a successful career in music and TV. She worked with many famous South African artists and appeared in TV shows like Muvhango and Mponeng. In 2008, she made a comeback with a hit album.
Khumalo's daughter, Rethabile, is also a singer. The two of them made a song together with Sello Chicco Twala. It was very popular, and Khumalo even sang it with President Jacob Zuma.
Winnie Khumalo will be remembered as a talented performer. Through her music and acting, she brought joy to many people. Her family, friends, and fans are deeply saddened by her passing.
Winnie Khumalo was a well-known musician and actress from South Africa. She died on Tuesday at her home. Khumalo was 51 years old.
Khumalo had been sick for a short time before she passed away. Her daughter Rethabile was one of the first to find out. Rethabile called her mother's friend, Sabelo "Ntombeningi" Sithole, for help.
Sithole rushed to Khumalo's house immediately, but sadly, it was too late. "I am distraught, and I have lost a friend," Sithole said. He had just talked to Khumalo the day before, on Monday.
Khumalo became famous as a teenager. The late singer Brenda Fassie helped her get started in music. Khumalo was a backup singer for Fassie. She also made her albums starting at age 15.
In recent years, Khumalo had some health problems. In November 2024, she went to the hospital because she had trouble breathing. Doctors told her she had asthma. A few years before that, she found out she had diabetes.
Despite these challenges, Khumalo always stayed positive. "I am a fighter, everyone knows," she said. She took good care of herself so she could watch her grandchildren grow up.
Khumalo had a successful career in music and TV. She worked with many famous South African artists and appeared in TV shows like Muvhango and Mponeng. In 2008, she made a comeback with a hit album.
Khumalo's daughter, Rethabile, is also a singer. The two of them made a song together with Sello Chicco Twala. It was very popular, and Khumalo even sang it with President Jacob Zuma.
Winnie Khumalo will be remembered as a talented performer. Through her music and acting, she brought joy to many people. Her family, friends, and fans are deeply saddened by her passing.
