Singer Winnie Khumalo Dies Aged 51

Soweto-born singer Winnie Khumalo has passed away at the age of 51.

She succumbed to a short illness earlier today.

Khumalo is known for her chart-topping album I Just Wanna Live My Life which achieved gold status after selling over 25 000 copies.

Her career began at the age of 15 and she later graced television screens with roles in popular SABC programmes such as Muvhango and Mponeng.

Her sister, Ntshepenge Rakeepile, expressed the familys heartbreak, saying they believed Khumalo was recovering until her sudden deterioration this morning.