Mapaputsi's Health Condition Allegedly Worsens, Family Worries as He is Refusing Hospitalisation

Mapaputsi's Health Condition Allegedly Worsens, Family Worries as He is Refusing Hospitalisation

  • Kwaito musician Mapaputsi is allegedly sick and has been bedridden since October 2023
  • The star's health condition is allegedly worsening, and his family is concerned as he is refusing hospitalisation
  • People close to the situation are worried, and it is reported that Mapaputsi is refusing visitation from people

Kwaito legendary singer Mapaputsi is reportedly very sick, and his family is growing worrisome because his health is not improving. The star has reportedly been bedridden since October 2023.

Mapaputsi is allegedly bedridden.
Mapaputsi is allegedly in a dire state and is not accepting medical attention. Image: @mapaputsi_original
Source: Instagram

Mapaputsi is sick and in bed

Mapaputsi, known for his hit Kwaito song Izinja is reportedly not in a good health state and his condition is not improving.

According to ZiMoja, the singer's condition is worsening, and he has been confined in his bed since last year.

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The news publication quoted a source close to the situation saying, "There is not much progress with his health, and he's been sick in bed since October last year. He's still refusing to go to hospital."

The singer is only allowing his close family members to visit him at his home and not taking any phone calls.

Why is Mapaputsi refusing receiving medical care

The news publication also reported that his family is worried because he is refusing hospitalisation.

"He hasn't improved since [last year], and the family fears the worst. His condition has deteriorated and is not getting any better," the publication continued.

The star has assured his loved ones that he will go to the hospital, but he has allegedly been dragging his feet.

Despite the worry, his family is optimistic about his recovery and praying that his condition improves.

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Source: Briefly News

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Jessica Gcaba (Entertainment editor) Jessica Gcaba is an Entertainment Editor for Briefly News (joined in 2023). She is a Journalism graduate from the Durban University Of Technology (2019). She has 4 years of experience as an Entertainment and Lifestyle Journalist at Africa New Media Group writing for ZAlebs website. She passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. To reach her, contact: jessica.gcaba@briefly.co.za