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Who Was Sindi Buthelezi? 5 Things About The 'Generations' Actor Who Died

All you need to know about who is Sindi Buthelezi, the young actor on Generations who has passed away at 32.

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Tanvi Akhauri
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Who is Sindi Buthelezi? The South African actor, of Generations fame, has reportedly passed away at the age of 32. Local reports said though the family is yet to issue an official statement, the late star's sister has confirmed the news.
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Tributes are pouring in from fans who remember Buthelezi as Zinhle Mathe, the girlfriend of Chopper, on the classic soap opera Generations. Begun in the 1990s, the show ranked consistently among the most loved series in South Africa.

Other television shows the 32-year-old appeared on included Ashes to Ashes and Soul City. Read more on Buthelezi here.

What To Know About Who Is Sindi Buthelezi: Looking Back At Her Career

1. Sindi Buthelezi was born in the Gauteng province, South Africa. Her tryst with acting began early as she participated in local events and performances within the community.

2. She got her first big break with soap opera Generations, a television series on SABC1 that followed the aspirations of South African people.

3. Buthelezi joined the cast in 2013 but only a year later, commotion stirred as some actors went on strike over a pay dispute. They were later fired as the show went on hiatus, only to return later in 2014 with a new cast and some old members.

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4. A rising star in the local television circuits, Buthelezi had amassed a number of fans in a short time, owing to the memorable characters she played.

5. Reasons for her death are yet to be confirmed in the media, local reports suggest.

Here is how netizens are remembering the young actor: 

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