Zahara died in hospital on 11 December 2023.
Afro-soul singer and multi-award-winning musician Zahara, real name Bulelwa Mkutukana, died on Monday night, aged 36.
Her family shared a statement on her social media accounts to confirm her death.
"Surrounded by family and loved ones, Zahara departed this world on Monday," read the statement.
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