{"id":15312,"date":"2021-04-10T15:05:34","date_gmt":"2021-04-10T15:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/za\/2021\/04\/10\/tributes-pour-in-as-dr-sindi-van-zyl-is-confirmed-dead\/"},"modified":"2021-04-10T15:05:34","modified_gmt":"2021-04-10T15:05:34","slug":"tributes-pour-in-as-dr-sindi-van-zyl-is-confirmed-dead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/za\/2021\/04\/10\/tributes-pour-in-as-dr-sindi-van-zyl-is-confirmed-dead\/","title":{"rendered":"Tributes Pour In As Dr. Sindi van Zyl Is Confirmed Dead"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Former Kaya FM presenter, Dr. Sindisiwe van Zyl has been confirmed dead.<\/h2>\n

This was confirmed in a statement by her family. The statement released reads;<\/p>\n

\u201cThe van Zyl family humbly thank everyone who stood together with them recently to help raise funds for Sindi\u2019s hospital bill, in addition to the national outpour of prayer, love and support for her.<\/p>\n

It is however with profound sadness that we confirm the passing of our Wife, Mother, Sister and Daughter, Sindisiwe van Zyl (45).<\/p>\n

Sadly she passed away on Saturday morning, the 10th April in Johannesburg whilst in hospital.<\/p>\n

Affectionately known by her friends and family, she was a great doctor true friend and sister. Her love for family, friends, work and community is well known.<\/p>\n

Sindi always offered support and great advice to educate those around her. Not only was she a beacon of love and light on her Kaya FM show \u2018Sidebar with Sindi\u2019 and all her social media platforms, but she genuinely loved and gave endlessly to all she knew with grace and kindness. She modelled the love and grace that she knew in Jesus.<\/p>\n

She leaves behind her dear husband Marinus and beautiful kids, Nandi and Manie.<\/p>\n

The family humbly request that you respect their need for privacy as they go through this difficult period of grieving, and ask that you keep them in your prayers.<\/p>\n

They are deeply thankful for all the personal messages of love and support. They are felt and appreciated.<\/p>\n

Details of her memorial and funeral will be confirmed at a later stage.<\/p>\n

With Love The Van Zyl Family\u201d<\/p>\n

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It’s with profound sadness that we confirm the passing of Dr Sindi van Zyl. Beloved by many in and outside the Kaya FM community. <\/p>\n

This is the official statement from her family: https:\/\/t.co\/NmazjpxJSc<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kaya FM 95.9 (@kayafm95dot9) April 10, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

After the news went viral, tributes have poured in from South Africans as they shared their fond memories about her. Read some below;<\/p>\n

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If the Covid-19 vaccines had been here in time most likely Dr Sindi as a health care professional would have likely been vaccinated and her life saved.
This is the true cost of the incompetence of our leadership.
I’m sad and angry that someone so loving and selfless is gone.\ud83d\udc94<\/p>\n

\u2014 Thula Sindi (@thulasindi) April 10, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Goodbye, darling Sindi. \u2665\ufe0f\ud83d\udc94\u2665\ufe0f
I have to believe we will all meet again, one sweet day.
All our love to Marinus, Nandi and Manie. This is too, too much.
We have surely been robbed, but you, her beloved family, most of all. All our love. \ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d<\/p>\n

\u2014 marang setshwaelo (@marangdream) April 10, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Dr Sindi made everyone feel important. There was not a tweet, DM or WhatsApp she ignored. 1 of 1. There will never be another.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Nazanin Mzansi (@SadieJTorquato) April 10, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Such painful news \ud83d\udc94
Thank you for your kindness and pure heart. Thank you for letting us in, and sharing your wisdom so freely with us. Rest in perfect peace, Dr Sindi.
My condolences to Marinus and the caramellos, your family, friends and all who love you \ud83d\udc99\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe #RIPDrSindi<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/kdiKMQNprT<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Motshidisi Mohono (@MotshidisiM) April 10, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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I was in a restaurant when I heard the news. I broke down like a little girl. May the ancestors be with the Caramelos at this trying time. Sindi has done so much for me. I\u2019m sure I speak for many people. What a beautiful human! \ud83d\udc94<\/p>\n

\u2014 #BamakoIsHere (@simphiwedana) April 10, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Oh my goodness \ud83d\udc94\ud83d\udc94\ud83d\udc94 no \ud83d\udc94\ud83d\udc94\ud83d\udc94<\/p>\n

\u2014 2021\u2019s Champion\u2604\ufe0f (@ZanelePotelwa) April 10, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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I will at some point find the words to articulate how as a family at HomeComing we could comfortably say \u201cwe stood on the shoulders of giants\u201d re rela bo Sindi.<\/p>\n

Outside of the love she showed us all individually and personally.<\/p>\n

My heart has shattered in a way I had forgotten.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Piano Man (@KMalatji) April 10, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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\u201cLife is but a stopping place,
A pause in what\u2019s to be.
A resting place along the road to sweet eternity. Our destination is a place, far greater than we know.\u201d \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffdCondolences to the family, friends & colleagues. #DrSindi<\/a> was an amazing woman, kind and unapologetically herself. \ud83d\udc94 pic.twitter.com\/X5CYRa2GA2<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Thabile Ngwato (@ThabileNgwato) April 10, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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