South African 'Generations' Star Sindi Buthelezi Passes Away At 32

Generations alumna Sindi Buthelezi passed away in Africa at the age of 32, reports said Wednesday. News of her demise was reportedly confirmed by her sister.

Star of the 90s soap opera famous for her role as Zinhle Mathe, Buthelezi leaves behind a league of grieving fans who are posting tributes for her on social media.

As per local reports, the reasons for Buthelezi's death are not known yet and the family is yet to issue a statement. In absence of an official statement, many social media users expressed disbelieve as they doubted it to be false.

Social Media Tributes Pour In For Sindi Buthelezi

Rest In Peace Sindi Buthelezi. I'm TIRED!!! I'm exhausted of these R.I.P's of such exceptional and exemplary SOULS. Fly high Baby Girl.💔♥️🕊️ pic.twitter.com/hTP1nlponS

— Zamani (@NkululekoZamani) July 27, 2021

The @Our_DA sends our heartfelt condolences to the family of actress Sindi Buthelezi
Former Generations and Ashes to Ashes star.
“Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?”#RIPSindiButhelezi pic.twitter.com/iVVmtUPSCa

— People's servant (@tsepomhlongo) July 28, 2021

RIP: Actress Sindi Buthelezi

Former Generations and Ashes to Ashes star Sindi, has passed.

She was just 32 years old. #RIPSindiButhelezi pic.twitter.com/t76qvI6cPd

— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) July 27, 2021

What To Know About Sindi Buthelezi

Buthelezi, who hailed from the South African province of Gauteng, stepped foot into the world of film and theatre with grassroots participation. Thereon, she got her big break with Generations in 2013.

A soap opera from the 1990s that tracked the lives and aspirations of the South African youth, Generations had by then cemented its position as one of the most-watched shows in the country. The SABC1 series however hit a snag in 2014 after the cast members went on strike protesting low pay. The show returned after a rebrand.

Buthelezi's role in the soap opera as Zinhle, the girlfriend of Chopper (played by Mandla Gaduka), was memorable among fans. She was also known for other small-screen roles in Soul City and Ashes To Ashes. 

Image Credit: Times Live

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