Prominent physician Dr Sindi Van Zyl, daughter to Muchadeyi Masunda has died

Prominent South African Physician Dr Sindi Van Zyl has died.

Dr Sindi was daughter to former Harare Mayor Muchadeyi Masunda.

#ICYMI my father is Muchadeyi Masunda. All the inspiration I shall EVER need for my #futureministerofhealth journey.
— Duchess of Healing (@sindivanzyl) January 3, 2015

Dr Sindi had been in hospital since February after being diagnosed with Covid-19. She turned 45 last week.

In a statement, the family said, “The Van Zyl family humbly thank everyone who stood together with them recently to help raise funds for Sindi’s hospital bill, in addition to the national outpour of prayer, love and support for her.

“Sadly she passed away on Saturday morning April 10 in Johannesburg while in hospital.

“Affectionately known by her friends and family, she was a great doctor, true friend and sister. Her love for family, friends, work and community is well known.

“Sindi always offered support and great advice to educate those around her. Not only was she a beacon of love and light on her Kaya FM show Sidebar with Sindi and all her social media platforms, but she genuinely loved and gave endlessly to all she knew with grace and kindness. She modelled the love and grace that she knew in Jesus.

“She leaves behind her dear husband Marinus and beautiful children, Nandi and Manie.

“The family humbly request that you respect their need for privacy as they go through this difficult period of grieving, and ask that you keep them in your prayers.

“They are deeply thankful for all the personal messages of love and support. They are felt and appreciated.”

Details about her funeral will be released soon.

Recently, a crowdfunding campaigning had started after it was revealed that she was not on medical aid. Her husband would confirm later that she was between medical aids.

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Dr Sindi’s mother Nonhlanhla was South African. Dr Sindi was born in Zimbabwe in 1976 and moved to South Africa in 1995. She enrolled for a bachelor of science degree at the University of Pretoria, which she completed, before she ventured into medicine.

In later life, she became known for her sharing information on HIV and Mental Health on social media.

On radio she had a show called Sidebar With Sindi on Kaya FM.