Condolences pour in for beloved Dr Sindi Van Zyl
Dr. Sindisiwe passed away this morning at a Johannesburg hospital aged 45 years-old.
The much loved Dr Sindi, had been ill after contracting COVID-19 earlier this year.
Just last week it was announced that South African's had raised 1.5 million to help ease the financial burden that the family was facing following a prolonged stay at the hospital.
In a statement released a few moments ago, The Van Zyl family shared that Dr Sindi had passed away on the morning of the 10th of April at a Johannesburg hospital.
Sindi always offered support and great advice to educate those around her. Not only was she a beacon of love and light on her Kaya FM show _Sidebar with Sindi', _and all her social media platforms, but she genuinely loved and gave endlessly to all she knew with grace and kindness. She modelled the love and grace that she knew in Jesus
Family spokesperson Melanie Ramjee shared the following with regards to Dr Sindi:
I think Sindi was affectionately known by everybody that has crossed her path or she crossed their path. I think the family is still dealing with the grief currently and the shock, but they would want her to be remembered for just the loving kind-hearted, giving and graceful person that she was.
Fans and local celebrities have paid their tributes to Dr Sindi since the sad news was announced:
Dr Sindi van Zyl was the embodiment of how the power of social media can be used in a positive light, touching thousands across the country and abroad. She has been a mother to us all, and a stern advocate for the discontinued use of Gr*ndpa. Yanga ungalala ngoxolo mama wesizwe❤️ pic.twitter.com/vTgCNA5rSQ
— Tshawe, Mdange, Tshiwo 🖤 (@Ngaziii) April 10, 2021
Ohh Dr Sindi, u touched so many lives & your footprints will forever remain in our hearts. Rest easy Doc. pic.twitter.com/50vgnz41QM
— Tebogo Tibane (@babytebo) April 10, 2021
Dr Sindi’s passing leaves all of us cold and sad. She lived an exemplary life of giving, selflessness and grace. To her family, especially her kids she - condolences. We share your loss. pic.twitter.com/vPON26Ovv1
— |Mr Fix (@MbalulaFikile) April 10, 2021
Wow. What a sad day. Lord please turn it around. You are needed!
— R.M Phoolo (@casspernyovest) April 10, 2021
Dr Sindi is survived by her husband and two young children.
Main image courtesy of Twitter.