South African singer Bulelwa Mkutukana, popularly known as Zahara, passed away on Monday 11 December – who was her fiancé at the time of her death?EWN reported that South African singer Zahara passed away on Monday 11 December at a private hospita. The cause of the singer’s death has not yet been revealed. Minister of Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa confirmed that the Phendula hitmaker had passed away via a tweet on Monday 11 December.

“I am very saddened by the passing of @ZaharaSA. My deepest condolences to the Mkutukana family and the South African music industry. Government has been with the family for some time now. Zahara and her guitar made an incredible and lasting impact in South African music,” read the tweet.

Zahara leaves behind her family, and fiancé Mpho Xaba. In March, the singer announced her engagement. The pair have reportedly been together for six months and met through a mutual friend.