The art world was shaken by the sudden and tragic death of Zahara, a renowned artist known for her thought-provoking and emotionally charged works.

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After over two weeks battling liver complications, South African singer Zahara (35) (real name Bulelwa Mkutukana) has reportedly died at a private hospital in Johannesburg this Monday night just before 9pm.“The family will release a statement soon. She was with Mpho when she passed away,” the source told the publication.

Zahara’s cousin Oyama Dyosiba who is the spokesperson for the Mkutukana family said he was struggling to locate Xaba on Monday night.

“I am getting calls from everywhere. I am in Cape Town and I am doing my best to get hold of Mpho. I can’t get hold of him,” he added.Zahara had been admitted in a Johannesburg hospital for the past fortnight with a liver ailment, with the family releasing a statement last week that they wanted privacy while she received treatment.

“Unfortunately, even though our daughter’s hospitalisation has been of strict confidentiality within our family and close friends, that hasn’t stopped the spread of disingenuous information on the internet.

“We want to stress that any reliable information regarding Zahara’s health will be communicated via her official social media platforms or by herself,” the family said at the time.According to publication Zimoja, things have not been rosy behind the scenes, with Xaba reportedly changing an agreement made in which only himself, Zahara’s mother Nokhaya, her two sisters and brother were allowed to visit her in the ICU at a private hospital.

“This week an angry Xaba told hospital management and doctors treating Zahara that only himself will visit her, claiming her family wants to control everything yet they won’t pay for her hospital bills.

“Zahara family has been banned from visiting her after he overheard them discussing unsettling money issues yet they won’t pay for urgent medical procedures that need to be done to save her. Mpho put his foot down and said he’s Zahara husband,” the source said.

Award-winning singer/songwriter Bulelwa ‘Zahara’ Mkutukana has passed awayIn a shocking turn of events, the music industry mourns the sudden loss of the talented artist Zahara. The news was first reported via SABC’s official news handle on X, formerly known as Twitter. The announcement sent shockwaves through social media platforms, leaving fans and fellow musicians in disbelief.
Earlier reports suggested that Zahara may have been poisoned, adding a layer of mystery and intrigue to the already somber news. As the world waits for more details to emerge, speculation and condolences flood various online platforms.

The Loliwe hitmaker was admnitted in hospital with liver complications two weeks ago.A source close to the muso told Sunday World that the singer passed away just before 9pm on Monday night.“The family will release a statement soon. She was with Mpho when she passed away,” the source added.

Mkutukana’s spokesperson and cousin Oyama Dyosiba said he was struggling to locate Xaba on Monday night.

“I am getting calls from everywhere. I am in Cape Town and I am doing my best to get hold of Mpho, I can’t get hold of him,” he added.

A week ago, the family confirmed that Mkutukana was hospitalised for a week.

They thanked those supporting them and expressed compassion for the musician.

This after reports the singer was rushed to hospital due to “liver complications”.

The statement read: “Unfortunately, even though our daughter’s hospitalisation has been of strict confidentiality within our family and close friends, that hasn’t stopped the spread of disingenuous information on the internet. We want to stress that any reliable information regarding Zahara’s health will be communicated via her official social media platforms or by herself,”

The singers family from East London also arrived in Joburg to be by the singer’s fiancé, Xaba’s, side.

Zahara was admitted to a medical ward, but her condition became worse and she was transferred to the ICU section of the private hospital in Johannesburg.

A celebrating her first birthday without her son – rapper AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes – Lynn Forbes has again voiced her desire to climb the world’s highest mountain; Everest, seemingly in his honour.

Five years ago, Lynn – fondly known as Glammy – climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in celebration of her 50th birthday and the birth of her first grandchild; Kairo. But this time around, Glammy is seemingly seeking peace and serenity as she embarks on the dangerous expedition.

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South African media personality DJ Zinhle — real name Ntombezinhle Jiyane — just headed online to share that she and her crew had experienced a tyre burst over the weekend.

The musician shared snaps of the badly damaged tyre. She also thanked God for keeping all of them safe.

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Well-known Mzansi actress Thembi Seete is to make her debut on the hit drama series Adulting, playing the role of Portia, a middle-aged, rich housewife at her peak.

The actress was announced as one of the new faces for the second season of the show with Samkelo Ndlovu and Nomalanga Shozi.

Portia is different to the roles she’s played before, Thembi said.

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