Wednesday, July 2, 2014

SABC1's Zone 14 actress Thuli Simelane (37) dead after extended period of suffering from heart problems.

Thuli Simelane (37), who played the role of Tjovoo in the SABC1 youth drama Zone 14 had died following a long period of heart disease.

Thuli Simelane died early this past Saturday morning in hospital following heart failure. She leaves behind four children.

The actress had a long battle against heart problems, she collapsed on the set of Zone 14 early in 2013, after she spent a period of time in hospital in December 2012.

A funeral for Thuli Simelane will take place this Saturday at Meadowlands Zone 4 in Soweto.