I’ve noticed with concern how our valued readers were left a bit uneasy after reports about a tribute for Sindi Dlathu went viral on Friday. At first glance, readers were surprised thinking something wrong could have happened to their favorite actor. Some raised complaints about the word “tribute”, adding that it’s confusing because according to many, tribute is meant for people who have passed on.

This article is meant to put readers at ease. The award winning is well and alive and the tribute was aimed at celebrating her recent accomplishments. After being a lead actress on the Emmy nominated award-winning series for three seasons, Sindi Dlathu will return to co-produce season four of “The River”. Sindi’s promotion was announced by the co-founder and producer of Tshedza Pictures, Phathutshedzo Makwarela who said he was proud of Sindi.

After the great news were broken to Mzansi, Sindi’s fans couldn’t stop celebrating, while paying tribute to her. It’s a norm that people always wait for someone to die before celebrating and paying respects to them. Recently people are shying away from that narrative. Nowadays people prefer to honour people they celebrate while they are still around, hence they pay tribute.