Social Media mourns death of SA rally star Gugu Zulu. (Image Source: thenewsmarket.com).
According to a report by News 24, the Nelson Mandela Foundation has confirmed that South African rally champion, Gugu Zulu, has died. The report revealed that Zulu had died while attempting to climb Kilimanjaro on Mandela Day in Tanzania.
As revealed by the report, Zulu was climbing Kilimanjaro with his wife Letshego Zulu as well as project leader Richard Mabaso for the Trek4Mandela expedition. The team was also being led by experienced mountaineer, Sibusiso Vilane.
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce that one of the climbers on the Trek4Mandela, Gugu Zulu lost his life while summiting Kilimanjaro early this morning,” a statement read within the report.
“On behalf of the Board and staff of the Nelson Mandela Foundation we extend our sincere condolences to his wife Letshego Zulu, their daughter Lelethu and the Zulu family on this tragic loss.”
According to the report, the foundation had stated that the details around Zulu’s death were sketchy, but that they did know that he had suffered breathing problems.
It was also stated within the report that a medical team supporting the trek had placed Zulu on a drip as they descended the mountain with him. It was further revealed that the medical team had tried everything possible to save his life, but could not.
Sello Hatang, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation is devastated by the news and revealed that he had known Zulu well, and had recruited him to climb Kilimanjaro. Zulu also mentioned to Hatang, according to the report, that he wanted to get involved in other Mandela Day projects.
Social media has mourned the loss of Zulu by paying tribute to him on social media.
Such a beautiful child growing up without her father #RIPGuguZulu
— brighten (@u_bhekanibright) July 18, 2016
Life is too short so enjoy it while u still can *Sad* #RIPGuguZulu
— Muntu Sambo (@Muntuselo) July 18, 2016
Damn
, I am speechless really, to darn sad these news #RIPGuguZulu. Condolences to his family!
— African Rentaro (@Tibi_McLiving) July 18, 2016
, I am speechless really, to darn sad these news May your kind heart & outgoing ways always be remembered. Sincere condolences to the Zulu family #RIPGuguZulu
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— @promknights (@DjVoodooSA) July 18, 2016
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#Devastated – @GuguZulu always so positive, always encouraging, never without a smile. Loved his energy #RIPGuguZulu pic.twitter.com/hIo5i50H7x
— Aki Anastasiou (@AkiAnastasiou) July 18, 2016
Heartbreaking news about #GuguZulu‘s passing. A truly inspiring soul. Love and comfort to his wife and family. May he rest in peace.
— Khanyi Dhlomo (@KhanyiDhlomo) July 18, 2016
Very sad news about #GuguZulu . RIP.
— SaffaZimbo (@SaffaZimbo) July 18, 2016
Sad to hear of the passing of #GuguZulu. My condolences to his family and loved ones.
— Patricia de Lille (@PatriciaDeLille) July 18, 2016
Today is an incredibly sad day! #RIP #GuguZulu
— Leigh-Anne Williams (@LeighAnne_Will) July 18, 2016
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