“I’m just trying my best to be strong”: Rethabile Khumalo speaks of her late mother, Winnie Khumalo

Rethabile Khumalo speaks of her mother Winnie Khumalo following her passing.

Over a week ago, the music legend was announced dead; she’s been laid to rest this past weekend.

The 28-year-old singer opened up about the cause of her mother’s death, as it was reported that Winnie died after a brief illness.

“The whole of last year was tough. My mom was sick almost all the time, and even though she would recover, it was hard. We even had conversations about what to do if she passed away. I kept telling her she wasn’t going anywhere, but it happened. She’s gone. It’s tough,” said Rethabile.

“It’s about her wishes now. The day she passed, I promised her that I’d make her dreams come true. I told her I loved her, and she told me she loved me too. That gives me peace,” she added.

Rethabile Khumalo further opened up about how she’s dealing with the loss.

“I’m just trying my best to be strong because she always taught me to stay strong no matter the situation. There’s nothing I can do to bring her back, though I wish I could. The least I can do is give her a beautiful send-off and carry on her legacy,” she said.

“My mom taught me to stay humble and navigate the music industry wisely. She showed me how to handle contracts, deal with promoters, and protect myself as an artist. She was my walking dictionary, and I’m forever grateful for everything she taught me,” she said.