Rethabile Khumalo Celebrates Her Mother’s 52nd Heavenly Birthday With an Emotional Video
- South African singer Rethabile Khumalo recently paid tribute to her late mother, Winnie Khumalo
- The Umlilo hitmaker celebrated the late legendary singer's 52nd heavenly birthday on Friday, 25 July 2025
- Rethabile shared an emotional video of them visiting and cleaning her mother's grave on her Instagram page
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South African singer Rethabile Khumalo is still reeling from her mom Winnie's tragic passing, and reflects on what could have been.
Rethabile remembers her mom on her heavenly birthday
These past months have been tough on the Umlilo hitmaker who was hospitalised after being poisoned by a friend ever since she lost her mother, Winnie Khumalo, a legendary musician who passed away in January 2025, after being sick for months.
Rethabile recently celebrated her late mother's birthday on Friday, 25 July 2025, as she was meant to have turned 52. Khumalo posted an emotional video of them visiting her mom's grave and cleaning it.
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She captioned the post:
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA😭 I miss you."
Watch the video below:
In her previous post she shared on Thursday, 24 July 2025, Retha shared an open letter where she spoke about them approaching what would have been her late mother's birthday, and how her death has impacted her life.
"As we approach what would have been your birthday, we find ourselves consumed by both memory and emotion. This letter is not just an expression of our love and longing, but a public celebration of the woman you were — an icon, mother, best friend, business manager, protector, and the soul of the family," she wrote.
Khumalo further shared how she has been navigating her life since her mom passed away.
She said:
"Since your passing, we’ve had to move through life with a strength we've inherited from you. Our journey has been marked by challenges and victories — times when we yearned to call you for your advice and encouragement.
"As your daughter, I've embraced my artistry — balancing grief, personal growth, and industry expectations. Professionally, I’m working harder than ever: writing, performing, and honouring your legacy — not just for myself but in your memory. We miss you, Ma. We love you deeply, and we promise to make you proud every day."
See the post below:
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