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By Lineo Lesemane

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Zahara admitted to hospital for a week with ‘physical pains’ amid ICU reports

She is reportedly fighting for her life in ICU.


The family of award-winning singer Zahara has confirmed her hospitalisation for a week, as reports surface that she is fighting for her life in the ICU.

According to Zimoja, Zahara was transferred to the ICU a few days after she was admitted to one of the private hospitals in Johannesburg. The publication claims that a source revealed that the Loliwe hitmaker is battling a liver complication.

In a statement on Monday, Zahara’s family said she has been admitted for a week following complaints about physical pain.

“The doctors are working diligently, and we await further updates from them… In the meantime, we are asking for privacy on this matter and your continued prayers for the speedy recovery of our beloved Zahara,” the family added.

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Well wishes for Zahara

Fans reacted to the news, wishing Zahara a speedy recovery.

Taking to X, one wrote: “I pray Zahara gets well soon. She still needs to give us more beautiful albums.”

Another one said: “Oh no, she is one of my favourites and I hereby decree and declare healing for her to survive this in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

A few days ago, Zahara celebrated her 36th birthday. She thanked her fans, family, and friends for their love and support.

“Today, I celebrate 36 years of God’s grace, mercy, and kindness. To my beautiful family, friends, fans, and the Zahara Army worldwide, ndiyabulela kakhulu [thank you so much] for your love.

“You guys have supported me through the highest heights and lowest of lows. To God who called me and kept me in perfect peace, all glory to Him. To many more years,” she wrote on Instagram.

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