South African 'Generations' Star Sindi Buthelezi Passes Away At 32
Sindi Buthelezi was best known for her role in Generations, a soap opera from the 1990s that tracked the lives and aspirations of the South African youth.
Generations alumna Sindi Buthelezi passed away in Africa at the age of 32, reports said Wednesday. News of her demise was reportedly confirmed by her sister.
Advertisment
Star of the 90s soap opera famous for her role as Zinhle Mathe, Buthelezi leaves behind a league of grieving fans who are posting tributes for her on social media.
As per local reports, the reasons for Buthelezi's death are not known yet and the family is yet to issue a statement. In absence of an official statement, many social media users expressed disbelieve as they doubted it to be false.
Social Media Tributes Pour In For Sindi Buthelezi
Rest In Peace Sindi Buthelezi. I'm TIRED!!! I'm exhausted of these R.I.P's of such exceptional and exemplary SOULS. Fly high Baby Girl.💔♥️🕊️ pic.twitter.com/hTP1nlponS
The @Our_DA sends our heartfelt condolences to the family of actress Sindi Buthelezi Former Generations and Ashes to Ashes star. “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?”#RIPSindiButhelezipic.twitter.com/iVVmtUPSCa
Buthelezi, who hailed from the South African province of Gauteng, stepped foot into the world of film and theatre with grassroots participation. Thereon, she got her big break with Generations in 2013.
A soap opera from the 1990s that tracked the lives and aspirations of the South African youth, Generations had by then cemented its position as one of the most-watched shows in the country. The SABC1 series however hit a snag in 2014 after the cast members went on strike protesting low pay. The show returned after a rebrand.
Buthelezi's role in the soap opera as Zinhle, the girlfriend of Chopper (played by Mandla Gaduka), was memorable among fans. She was also known for other small-screen roles in Soul City and Ashes To Ashes.
/shethepeople/media/agency_attachments/iUYfaBbcMozaYLoGnoov.png)
Follow Us/shethepeople/media/post_banners/QYTyc6AwMguM40tfm4eu.jpg)