News of Jabulani Mjey Zama aka Jigga Money’s passing was confirmed by news publication Isolezwe on their Facebook account on Saturday, 12 August.

“May Jabulani Mjay Zama’s soul rest in peace. He was also known as Jigga Money. He was the founder and owner of iYadi (Iyadini), eMlazi,” wrote the publication.

 

 

This comes after the establishment revealed on their Instagram account on Saturday that Zama suffered a severe stroke. The restaurant added that they will be temporarily closed until further notice.

“His family asks for prayers during these trying times. We believe he will be better and back with joyful spirits.”

The South African will give more details of his memorial and funeral arrangements once the family has given a statement.

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SOUTH AFRICANS REACT TO PASSING OF EYADINI LOUNGE OWNER

@dineonestaSA: “He really set the bar high that side.. RIP Ntate.”

@Comred_Zambezi: “He was like a brother to me.”

@Joel_TTP: “He was a big man but multi-daters stepped in then salahlekelwa isoldier.”

@paile_jabu: “First businessman from KZN to die of natural causes.”

@ItsDaRealJay: “The first time I went to Eyadini Lounge, I was trying to eat my eat and there were cats all around me, never went back there again. R.I.P JB.”

@nghaba: “Eish this looks like diabetic. It is dangerous and I’m a living testimony. You will change from size 38 to size 28.”