South Africans Raise Eyebrows as Doc Shebeleza and Winnie Khumalo Die in the Same Week at the Same Age
The death of two legendary South African musicians Doc Shebeleza and Winnie Khumalo in the same week at the same age has raised eyebrows.
Netizens were shocked to find out both Winnie Khumalo and Doc Shebeleza died at the age of 51.
Also Read: Renowned South African Singer Winnie Khumalo Has Died
Winnie Khumalo passed away on Wednesday 8th January 2025 after a short illness.
She was 51 years old.
On the other hand, Doc Shebeleza passed away on the 9th of January 2025 after a long illness.
He was also 51 years old. Doc Shebeleza died in hospital just a day after Winnie Khumalo’s death.
Just days before his death he spoke to News24 about discovering jaundice linked to pancreatic issues.
Social Media Raises Questions
Following Doc Shebeleza’s death South Africans could not help but notice that they both died in the same week and at the same age. Netizens started questioning if this was just a coincidence or if something else was at play. They to express worry over celebs who are 51 years stating that 38 used to be age where most celebs died.
Here are some of the reactions;
@zandilisous;
Ahh mahn 51yrs what’s happening our legends MHSRIP🕊️💔
@KMJ_0;
People passing away at 51 what’s happening
RIP to the Legend
@UMaster_Sandz;
51 appears to be a magic number these days 😱😕. #RIPDocShebeleza
@ItsMomoMashh;
This year is starting off on the wrong foot two celebrities gone at the same week.😭💔🕊️🕊️And same age. Used to be 38. Seems 51 is taking over. Now😭😭😭
@simplyTK;
Our music legends hardly reach 60. What’s up?. Bathong, age 51 what’s happening 😳😳 may his soul rest in peace