SA mourns the death of music icon Winnie Khumalo

By Amy Musgrave

South African singer Winnie Khumalo has died. She was 51.

According to her family, she died on Tuesday after a short illness.

Her sister, Tshepi Akeepile, told the SABC that the award-winning vocalist’s daughter drove her mother to hospital, but she was announced dead on arrival.

The songstress, who was born in Soweto, began her career at the age of 15 after being introduced to the music industry by the later Brenda Fassie. Over the years, she became a household name with her dance moves and distinctive voice that many generations could relate to.

Some of the Afropop musician’s popular titles include ‘Kulezontaba’, ‘Live my Life’ and ‘Lazaru’.

Tributes have been pouring in for the singer.

Her record label, Kalawa Jazmee, described Khumalo as a true icon who made a remarkable contribution to the South African music scene.

“Her passion, talent and dedication to her craft have