Much-loved medical doctor and Kaya FM host Dr Sindi van Zyl has lost her battle against Covid-19. She died on Saturday morning 10th of April 2021 in a Johannesburg hospital. Her death was announced on Saturday by the Van Zyl family in a statement posted on Kaya FM’s website.
What happened to Dr Sindi?
Dr. Sindi passed away on Saturday morning, the 10th April 2021. She has been a beacon of love and light, a beautiful soul who loved and gave endlessly with grace and kindness. The family announced they will soon launch a foundation in her honour. Sindi died on Saturday, two months after she tested positive for Covid-19.
Why did van Zyl keep her maiden name?
Van Zyl admitted when she was still a medical student University of Pretoria, one of her professor told her to keep her maiden surname after he found out she was marrying a white man.
What happened to Sindi Gavaskar?
The family announced they will soon launch a foundation in her honour. Sindi died on Saturday, two months after she tested positive for Covid-19. Her death was met with shock from people who interacted with her on social media and an outpouring of tributes, including from her former colleagues at Kaya FM.