Zahara: South African Singer and Kaizer Chiefs Staunch Supporter Passes Away at Age 35

• Zahara, a famous singer from South Africa, has passed away at the age of just 35
• In November, her manager stated she had been hospitalised due to physical pain
• Zahara was a strong supporter of Kaizer Chiefs and fans of the club are mourning

South Africans have been thrown into a state of deep mourning following the death of Bulelwa Mkutukana, better known as Zahara.

Her soaring voice and strident ballads earned her multiple platinum-selling albums in her home country.

The singer, who once performed at the home of the late icon, Nelson Mandela, had been in hospital after suffering from severe pain.

It is believed that due to alcoholism, Zahara had suffered liver damage, as confirmed by her manager, Oyama Dyosiba in 2019.

Her sister, Nomonde had stated that the doctors had warned Zahara to quit alcohol or she would not survive, per The Guardian:

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"If [Zahara] continues drinking, she is going to die… We are making sure that there is always someone around her to monitor her so that she doesn’t start drinking again."

Zahara a supporter of Kaizer Chiefs

Although she hailed from the Eastern Cape, Zahara was a staunch supporter of Kaizer Chiefs and had publicly declared her love for Amakhosi from a young age.

Chiefs fans have taken to social media to react to her passing.

One said:

"Rest well Zahara… Thanks for the amazing songs and the support you gave Kaizer Chiefs… Khosi 4 Life!"

Another added:

"I remember watching this performance with my Wife and she cried while listening to this song. Zahara was a gift from God, and her music will live on."

A third posited:

"Sad news about the death of talented Zahara - too young to die."

When Papi Komane passed away

Sports Brief also previously reported on former South African international, Papi Khomane and his mother passing away in a fatal accident last month.

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PSL side, Orlando Pirates confirmed the death of their former captain, as the tragic incident left the football fraternity in the country wallowing in sorrow.

Khomane made 150 appearances for the Buccaneers after joining from Jomo Cosmos in 1998 and went on to become one of the club's vaunted stalwarts.