Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Matome Chiloane said the late Winnie Khumalo’s music inspired the young and old.
Khumalo died on Tuesday afternoon on her way to hospital, family representative, Tshepi Akeepile, confirmed to SABC News hours after her death. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family, her daughter Rethabile who is also a musician, friends and all those who loved her music. May her soul rest in eternal peace.”“A true icon, Winnie Khumalo made a remarkable contribution to the South African music scene, inspiring many with her powerful voice and unforgettable performances,” read the label’s statement.“Her passion, talent, and dedication to her craft have left an indelible mark on the industry and in the hearts of her fans.
On Tuesday, before news of Khumalo’s passing broke, Cleo shared a post of the singer with her daughter, announcing that she’ll be on his radio show). I told her that she’s not a fan of Winnie Khumalo, but there are people like us who grew up on that song who loved it,” shared Cleo.“It was pre-recorded because of the crazy schedules of December, I recorded the performances around November.”