Metro FM Host Lamiez Holworthy Rushed to Hospital for Surgery
- Lamiez Holworthy's management company confirmed on social media that she had been rushed to the hospital
- While assuring fans that her condition was not life-threatening, the Metro FM host's team asked for prayers and privacy during her recovery
- Celebrity peers and fans flooded social media with heartfelt messages, with some expressing concern about her condition
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DJ and media personality Lamiez Holworthy has been hospitalised for a surgical procedure, her management company revealed on Sunday, 9 August 2026. Brand Arc Team broke the news in an official statement, confirming that while the procedure is serious enough to require her immediate attention, her condition is not life-threatening.
The surgery means Holworthy will be unable to honour her scheduled appearances on 9 and 10 August 2026. In their statement, the management team extended an apology to those affected
"We sincerely apologise to event promoters, organisers, clients and partners for any inconvenience caused."
They also confirmed that all affected bookings would be rescheduled once she has made a full recovery. Her team further appealed to the public to keep Holworthy in their prayers and to respect her privacy as she focuses on healing.
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See the official statement below.
Lamiez Holworthy's last public appearance
The news comes just a day after Holworthy appeared at the Free State Fashion Week, held on Saturday, 8 August, at the Central University of Technology (CUT) in Bloemfontein.
The timing of her hospitalisation, so shortly after a public event, has left many of her supporters worried, with many reflecting on her most recent social media updates.
Supporters recalled the Metro FM star admitting she felt drained and unwell, though she pressed on despite her health struggles.
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Celebrities and fans rally around Lamiez Holworthy
Word of her hospitalisation spread quickly, with celebrity peers and fans taking to social media to send their love and well-wishes.
Media personality Refilwe Modiselle wrote:
"Speedy recovery, baby, @lamiez_holworthy."
ca.sey_dladla expressed concern:
"Oh man, and she had posted on her story how physically tired she actually was. I hope she didn't keep pushing herself. Speedy recovery to her."
Actress Lunathi Mampofu wrote:
"Our prayers are with you."
romi_dile reacted:
"Eish, if we don't give ourselves rest days, the bodies will automatically choose them for us. Speedy recovery, @lamiez_holworthy."
Grace Mondlana explains her hospital content
In an earlier report, Briefly News shared Grace Mondlana's reason for filming content after being injured and even during her stay in the hospital.
After she was rushed to receive medical assistance, the influencer filmed every moment to share on social media, raising questions about why she would use such a vulnerable moment to create content.
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