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2020 has been a hard year on almost all fronts for most people in Mzansi and across the world, but for those who lost their loved ones to death it was a year they will surely never forget for the heartbreak it brought.
Not only did people all over the world lose their loved ones due to the coronavirus pandemic but death still did its job using other methods as well. Mzansi celebs were unfortunately not spared from the pain as death doesn’t discriminate.
From cancer to Covid-19, to other natural and unnatural causes, Mzansi had to keep many of their faves in their prayers after they were left broken by the death of loved ones.
Here are 10 celebrities who Mzansi continues to shower in love and light as they grieve the recent loss of their loved ones.
1. Somizi
Idols SA judge Somizi Mhlongo-Motaung lost his mother, veteran actress Mary Twala. She died at Netcare Park Lane Hospital in Johannesburg at the age of 80. Mary had been in and out of hospital for several months and struggled with diabetes.2. Lerato Zah Moloi
Actress Lerato Zah Moloi lost her mother, veteran actress Candy Moloi of Muvhango. Her death followed a long battle with cancer. Candy had celebrated her 67th birthday on February 10 this year.3. LootLove
Nearing the end of the year, LootLove shared the devastating news that her baby brother, fondly known as Luke, had died. Though the cause of death remains a mystery, LootLove’s heartbreak was visible for all to see and her younger brother was in his early 20s when he met his untimely death.4. Lasizwe and Khanyi Mbau
Celebrity siblings, comedian Lasizwe and actress Khanyi Mbau lost their father Menzi Mcunu. Details of Menzi’s death were never disclosed. Shortly after Khanyi and Lasizwe shared the sad news, their TLs were filled with an outpouring of support from fans across Mzansi.5. Criselda Kananda
Media personality Criselda Kananda lost her father in 2020 and she expressed how the heartbreaking death was her last straw with the losses the year had handed her. When she shared the sad news, she attached a picture of her wedding day when her father walked her down the aisle10. Zoleka Mandela
Author and Instagram fave Zoleka Mandela lost her mother and the sixth-born daughter of the late Nelson Mandela, Zindzi Mandela. Zindzi died in July aged 59, leaving Zoleka, her family and the whole of Mzansi heartbroken.