'He believed in me'- celebs react to Sfiso Ncwane's death

Celebrities across the country have added their voices to the flood of tributes for late gospel icon Sfiso Ncwane.

Sfiso died on Monday morning after being rushed to a Johannesburg hospital. A family spokesperson confirmed to TshisaLIVE that he had suffered from kidney failure.

There were also farewells from Lebo M, Thando Thabethe, Maps Maponyane, Ayanda Thabethe and Vusi Nova.

Fellow musician Kelly Khumalo simply posted a picture of Sfiso with a series of broken heart emojis.

Speaking to TshisaLIVE, TV personality Boity Thulo said that she was shocked by the news and said her thoughts were with Sfiso's widow and children.

"It's very unfortunate. I wish him wife and family strength and faith. We didn't see it coming," she said.

• Sfiso Ncwane had 'kidney failure' - family spokespersonA family spokesperson for the Ncwane family has confirmed that Sfiso was admitted to hospital for kidney failure. 

Olympic athlete Caster Semenya said that she was "shocked and depressed" by the news.

"Sfiso was lovely and successful. I am very hurt by the news. I didn't believe it. I thought that social media was joking. I loved and followed his music," Caster told us.

Dr Malinga said that he owed much of his career to Sfiso Ncwane.

"He helped me with many music contacts and believed in me. My heart is bleeding. Good people die and bad people live,"  Dr Malinga said.

• 'Be quiet and give me a chance to speak' - Sfiso Ncwane's final chilling post to fansGospel singer Sfiso Ncwane took to Instagram last Thursday to post what would ultimately be one of his last social media messages to fans. 

Speaking to ANN7, Tbo Touch said that he was still struggling to come to terms with the news of Sfiso's death.

"I still find it hard to believe. We were talking on Thursday. It's hard to express how I feel because it is just not real. It hasn't sunk in my mind to accept (the news). It's going to be a sad December and a sad Christmas," Tbo Touch said.

The radio star later took to Twitter to offer a prayer to Sfiso's wife and children.

Minister of Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa also paid tribute to the late gospel icon on Twitter.

We send our condolences to the family of Gospel music legend Sfiso Ncwane, whose remarkable contribution will continue to be cherished. pic.twitter.com/h3vFfUIDzH

— Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) December 5, 2016

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