'I'm on the road to recovery' — DJ Zandimaz after brain tumour removed

22 July 2024 - 17:00
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DJ Zandimaz has revealed she had surgery for a brain tumour.
DJ Zandimaz has revealed she had surgery for a brain tumour.
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DJ Zandile “Zandimaz” Mazithulela has taken a step back from her music career as she recovers after having a brain tumour removed.

Zandimaz revealed to TshisaLIVE she underwent surgery in early March after a seizure while touring the UK in 2022 and another weeks later while in Zambia.

“We thought it was just fatigue and that's when I went to see my doctor and they discovered I have a tumour. For a year I took a break, then things got worse as I had anxiety and it was triggering my nervous system. I was going through different types of emotions. I couldn't walk properly,” she said.

“I went back to my doctor again and they told me it was getting to a point where they couldn't do anything about it. The operation could have been fatal and I was praying for it to be successful. It was a seven-hour surgery, I stayed in the ICU for five days then went home. I'm glad I'm on the road to recovery.”

She is now at home recovering. The Emathandweni hit maker said the tumour prevented her from performing and recording music, causing her to be depressed.

“Hence I took this long break because I couldn't perform as I can't stand for long and couldn't wear heels. My confidence went down, it frustrated me. A lot of people were not aware I was going through hectic stuff.”

The 32-year-old said her support structure has been great. Her husband has been her pillar of strength throughout her ordeal.


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