Tributes continue to pour in for Ukhozi FM presenter and Crown Gospel Music Awards founder Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule. Zanele’s husband, Bishop Mpendulo Nkambule, confirmed her passing in a statement released on Monday. He said she died in the early hours of Monday, 12 August, at Parklands Hospital.
Bishop Nkambule also expressed heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of prayers, love, and support the family has received throughout Zanele’s illness . “The family would appreciate privacy as we navigate through this challenging time,” he added. Fans and industry colleagues have since taken to social media platforms to pay tribute to the late star.
ALSO READ: ‘Her passing came on the eve of us honouring her with this star’: Soweto Theatre on Connie Chiume ‘She changed so many lives’ Popular philanthropist BI Phakhathi tweeted: “Mom Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule was a visionary leader and a woman of purpose. She changed so many lives, including mine. To my mother, we are grateful for your impact [on] this generation.
It is so painful to lose her. Rest in God’s hands, Mama.” Gospel star Sibusiso Banda wrote: “You’ve broken my heart; our industry will never be the same.
Like you used to say, ‘Asakhile la’. “You loved all of us and celebrated all my wins in life. I’ll miss your advice, love, and support.
We arranged prayers, prayed, did our best, and left the rest to God. What a pioneer, what a woman, the midwife of dreams, a CEO, founder, philanthropist, et.