Industry colleagues, close friends and fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to Dingaan "Rose of Soweto" Thobela, who died after battling illness.
The former boxing world champion and darling of South African sports was found dead in his flat in Mayfair, Johannesburg, on Monday night.
Actor Thabo Rametsi was among the celebrities who took to their timelines to pen a touching tribute.
"Rest in power to 'The Rose'. Rest in power to the champ. One of my greatest heroes and inspirations. I'm so glad I got to meet you. You defined a generation. Your story is so powerful. Rest in peace Dingaan 'The Rose of Soweto' Thobela," he wrote.
"The EFF extends condolences on the passing of this legendary and iconic boxer. A titan in the boxing world. We are deeply saddened by the loss of this legend. Rest in revolutionary peace 'Rose of Soweto'," read a statement shared by the party.
The EFF extends condolences on the passing of this legendary and iconic boxer. A titan in the boxing world.
— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) April 30, 2024
We are deeply saddened by the loss of this legend.
Rest in Revolutionary peace Rose of Soweto. #RIPDingaanThobela pic.twitter.com/SCBHpF1kt8
Read what others had to say in tribute to Thobela:
Sad to hear about the passing of Dingaan Thobela, also known as the Rose of Soweto.💔
— TK_Nala (@NalaThokozane) April 29, 2024
May he rest in peace. 🕊️🕊#RIPDingaanThobela pic.twitter.com/jpfHSTKIVI
Good morning South Africa.
— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) April 30, 2024
Saddened to hear about the passing of #TheRoseOfSoweto 🥊
With a heavy heart, condolences to the family and let the memories of Dingaan Thobela bring comfort.
May your soul rest in peace #RIPDingaanThobela the legend🤍 pic.twitter.com/z1AjVFlrTI
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