Mzansi is left heartbroken following the death news of the star and pastor, Neyi Zimu after battling with skin cancer.
According to TshishaLIVE, In a statement on social media last month, Neyi’s wife, Nelizisiwe, said the singer was undergoing chemotherapy for mycosis fungoides.
Since news of his hospitalisation broke, South Africans united in prayer for Neyi.
However, the news of his death trends on social media with tons of users paying tribute to him, including celebrities and organizations.
We are very sad by the passing of gospel artist and worshiper Pastor Neyi Zimu who lost his battle with cancer. We send our condolences to his family and friends. His music touched many #RIPNeyiZimu pic via @NeyiZimuMusic pic.twitter.com/nzbqnfITed
— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) December 5, 2019
Where does one start?!! Pastor Neyi Zimu you have left us broken hearted and shattered! Thank you for your powerful ministry, for loving God, his people and giving it your all! Rest, Man Of God, Rest! Jehova Retshepile Wena! #RIPNeyiZimu pic.twitter.com/4vRpmfw6Qh
— Khanyi Magubane (@Khanyi_Magubane) December 5, 2019
???????????????? nothing would have prepared me for that call… #RIPNeyiZimu You represented the kingdom so well. Thank you for the contribution you have made and how you have touched our lives. Forever loved and your ministry will live on.
— Dr Tumi (@DrTumisang) December 5, 2019
I’m ???? by Neyi Zimu’s passing. That man blessed us musically & probably got me through some of the hardest times in my life when I listened to his songs. I was blessed enough to even meet him last year & just chat. Death be not proud. Condolences to his family #RIPNeyiZimu ????????
— Refilwe Modiselle (@vanillablaq) December 5, 2019
Rest In Perfect Peace Neyi Zimu
You touched and healed many with words and song.
Ka nnete, Jehova re Tshepile wena
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— Tumi Sole (@tumisole) December 5, 2019
Neyi Zimu healed so many of us.
Neyi Zimu gave us songs that prayed for so many of us when we couldn’t pray for ourselves. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Thank you for the music Neyi, thank you for the healing. ❤️???????? #RIPNeyiZimu— Hulisani Ravele (@HulisaniRavele) December 5, 2019
EFF Statement on the Passing of Gospel Musical Legend, Neyi Zimu. #RIPNeyiZimu pic.twitter.com/WMFjv34MR1
— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) December 5, 2019
Today the gospel community mourns the tragic passing of well renowned Gospel Musician & Pastor, #NeyiZimu. Your music uplifted & gave hope to the hearts of many in times of need & your talent & spiritual calling will never be forgotten. Robala ka Kgotso. #RIPNeyiZimu pic.twitter.com/7JzZgtORvL
— Department of Arts & Culture (@ArtsCultureSA) December 5, 2019
May his soul rest in peace pastor neyi zimu we will always remember you ???? pic.twitter.com/2ahuhnQ8F8
— Ndobe Hlulani (@HlulaniNdobe) December 5, 2019
