Winnie Khumalo, a renowned musician, has made a heartfelt plea for prayers as her daughter
Winnie Khumalo, a musician, has made a heartfelt plea for prayers as her daughter, Rethabile Khumalo, battles for her life in the hospital. Rethabile, also a singer, was poisoned by a friend and has undergone three surgeries in six days. Winnie shared the distressing news on social media, asking for support and prayers for her daughter’s recovery.
The situation is dire, but Winnie remains hopeful, urging Rethabile to keep fighting for her young son and her own life. “Fight, your son needs you. We all do,” she wrote in a heartfelt plea on her Instagram stories.
The news has sent shockwaves through the South African music community, with fans and fellow artists offering love and support. A police case will be opened regarding the poisoning incident. Winnie expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love and support, finding comfort in the shared pain and prayers.
“As I thought I would keep quiet until my daughter is ok… She is fighting for her life… She has been poisoned by a so-called friend,” Winnie shared with a heavy heart. “It has been six days now in hospital… So I decided it’s only fair to share with her supporters these sad news… They did 3 operations on her already. We are hoping that @rethabile_rsa will soon recover, but at the moment it doesn’t look good.”
Rethabile Khumalo, known for her 2019 hit song “Umlilo” featuring DJ Zinhle, is beloved by fans across South Africa. Her family and fans alike are holding onto hope, praying for her swift recovery and justice for the act of betrayal that put her in this critical condition.