South African singer Zahara fights for her life in...

South African singer Zahara fights for her life in hospital, family ask for privacy, prayers

The family of South African award-winning songstress and reality TV star, Zahara have broken their silence regarding the singer’s health.

This after concerns for the singer mounted on social media following reports that Zahara was in intensive care and allegedly in need of a liver transplant.

An official statement issued on Monday by Zahara’s family and team on her social platforms confirmed the singer was hospitalised and asked for privacy and prayers for her speedy recovery.

“We wanted to take this opportunity as a family to express gratitude for the outpouring of love, support and compassion for our dearest Zahara since the recent media articles about the nature of her health. For your kindness and concern, and because we know you love Zahara, we wanted to give you an update on our daughter's health.”

The family said Zahara had been admitted to the hospital following complains about physical pains, adding that doctors were working diligently and they were waiting for further updates from them.

“Unfortunately, even though our daughter's hospitalisation has been of strict confidentiality with our family and close friends, that hasn't stopped the spread of disingenuous information on the internet. We want to stress that any reliable information regarding Zahara's health will be communicated via her social media platform or by herself.

“In the meantime, we are asking for privacy on this matter and your continued prayers for the speedy recovery of our beloved Zahara. We trust that she will be back on the road soon, doing what she loves and what we all love her for, healing people through her powerful gift and love of music,” the family said.