Tributes pour in for well-known doctor Sindi Van Zyl
The Van Zyl family said the details of her memorial service and funeral would be confirmed at a later stage.
Dr Sindi van Zyl. Picture: Twitter.
Tributes have poured in for well-known doctor Dr Sindi Van Zyl who died on Saturday morning following a lengthy battle for her life while in hospital.
In a statement on Saturday afternoon, Van Zyl’s family confirmed her passing aged 45.
Van Zyl, who was also a presenter at Kaya FM, tested positive for Covid-19 at the beginning of the year and was admitted to hospital in February after having trouble breathing.
By the beginning of April, Van Zyl was still hospitalised and on a ventilator.
Her family further thanked the public after over R1 million was raised for Van Zyl to pay for her medical bills as of last week Sunday.
“The Van Zyl family humbly thank everyone who stood together with them recently to help raise funds for Sindi’s hospital bill, in addition to the national outpour of prayer, love and support for her.”
See the tributes below:
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family of @sindivanzyl the duchess of healing.
Dr VanZyl touched the lives of many via social media and radio, spreading love and light. She truly set an example of how to live with love and grace. May her soul Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/g7kE9jSJAo
— Mmusi Maimane (@MmusiMaimane) April 10, 2021
this is so sad???????????? #RIPDRSINDI
Dr Sindi was like a Twitter mom to so many. I never got to know her personally but her life had an impact on mine❤️she was a blessing to everyone who interacted with her in real life & social media. her life was precious. She’ll be missed???????????????? pic.twitter.com/LbpaylxobG
— Lady Zamar (@Lady_Zamar) April 10, 2021
I am so devastated about Dr Sindi. This is not the news I needed to hear. Condolences to Marinus & Caramellos. Your mother was a phenomenal woman. May your soul R.I.P my friend. ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/PqSr3hzK0k
— Nkanyezi (@NkanyeziKubheka) April 10, 2021
Join us on @kayafm95dot9, as we pay tribute to a great friend, colleague, mother & wife. Our beloved Dr Sindi. Lala ngoxolo ntokazi. ????????????
— Sizwe Dhlomo (@SizweDhlomo) April 10, 2021
If the Covid-19 vaccines had been here in time most likely Dr Sindi as a health care professional would have likely been vaccinated and her life saved.
This is the true cost of the incompetence of our leadership.
I’m sad and angry that someone so loving and selfless is gone.????— Thula Sindi (@thulasindi) April 10, 2021
Devastated about Dr Sindi. That was NOT the news I needed to hear. I’m so sorry Marinus. I’m so sorry Caramellos. Your mother was an incredible. She showed us what real kindness looked like. RIP Doc ???????????? pic.twitter.com/BgvsgNLIYl
— Rob (@RobForbesDJ) April 10, 2021
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