In a heartbreaking turn of events, it has emerged that AmaZulu FC’s star striker, Bonginkosi Ntuli, died on the weekend that was meant to mark the last leg of his wedding celebrations.
Battle with Cancer
The 32-year-old football sensation lost his battle with cancer, casting a somber shadow over what should have been a day of joy and celebration. His death was confirmed by AmaZulu Football Club in a statement.
“With heavy hearts, we announce the untimely departure of our cherished centre-forward and dedicated servant, Bonginkosi Ntuli. He was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer that eventually spread and led to his passing at the Midlands Medical Centre Private Hospital in Pietermaritzburg this afternoon”
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Bonginkosi Ntuli Died on His Wedding Weekend
Bonginkosi Ntuli and his wife, Sinenhlanhla “Sne” Zungu, celebrated their union with a white wedding on the 9th of September. The Umabo, a traditional event in which the bride is formally welcomed into the groom’s family, was scheduled for the first weekend of November.
Tragically, Bonginkosi Ntuli’s life took a devastating turn as he and his wife were preparing for their Umabo. Sources close to the families revealed to Zimoja that Bonginkosi had been on the path to recovery following surgery he underwent just a month ago at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospital in Durban. The couple was brimming with joy and excitement as they looked forward to their special day. However, their joy was abruptly shattered when Ntuli experienced severe pain, leading to his hospitalization.
“They had a beautiful day. They had just finished buying food and drinks for umabo, when Bongi started complaining of severe pain and he was rushed to the hospital”, the source revealed.
Despite Zulu tradition advocating for weddings to proceed without delay, Sne opted to wait for her husband’s recovery. Sadly, his untimely death came as a shock to everyone.
