Winnie Khumalo’s sudden untimely death was confirmed by a close friend, Sabelo “Ntombeningi” Sithole.
Speaking to The Sunday World, Sabelo revealed that he was contacted by Winnie Khumalo’s daughter informing him that her mother was not moving. He disclosed that by the time he got to her house it was already too late.
“I was contacted by Rethabile, and I could hear from her voice that she was not okay. She asked me to rush to her mother’s house because Winnie was not moving. I rushed there and unfortunately it was too late. I am distraught and I have lost a friend,” cried Sithole.
Winne Khumalo’s cause of death is currently unknown. However, she has reportedly been unwell.
Sithole revealed that he last spoke to Winnie on Monday, January 6 2025 and she was not fine then.
“I knew she was not fine, but I did not know she would come to this,” he said
Winnie Khumalo’s death has left Mzansi in mourning. Her sudden death after a short illness has left many hearts broken. Condolence messages have already started trickling in on social media.
Here are some of the condolence messages;
@hlubizer;
Rest in peace Winnie. Thank you sisi for your role and contribution to our music.💔💔
@bmofokeng6;
Condolences to the friends and family, may lovely soul rest in peace.