Renowned gospel musician Pastor Neyi Zimu has died.
Zimu been diagnosed with a rare skin disease.
The family confirmed his death.
SKIN DISEASE LANDS SINGER IN HOSPITAL
His wife, Dr Nelisiwe Zimu, said the pastor “reached the end of his journey at Busamed Moderfontein on 4 December”.
Zimu was a member of the Spirit Praise Gospel Group and he inspired the nation with his hit song ‘Jehova Retshepile Wena’.
The family said they willl release further details of his burial.
Neyi was diagnosed with the condition last year.
Dr Nelisiwe Zimu told Daily Sun last month that “It’s a disorder of the blood and lymphatic system that manifests on the skin.
“It’s a rare condition and we’ve been trying different skin therapies. Unfortunately, none have been as successful as we hoped.”
The Jehova Re Tshepile Wena singer had mycosis fungoides.
“We’ve resorted to chemotherapy because the doctors recommended it,” she said.
“He started treatment two weeks ago when he was admitted to Chris Hani Baragwanath in Soweto.”
They were not sure how long the chemotherapy would take.
