South Africa mourns the loss of a South African race car driver Gugu Zulu who died while attempting to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania on Sunday.
Gugu and his wife, Letshego Zulu among 46 South Africans attempting to get to the summit of the mountain for on Mandela Day celebrations. The expedition, under the banner of Trek4Mandela, was to create awareness around challenges facing impoverished girls in rural areas and poor schools during their monthly cycles according to a report by enCA.
Gugu reportedly experienced breathing problems on Sunday and was rushed to hospital.
On Saturday he wrote on Instagram:
Zulu won the SA National Rally Class Championships in 2007, 2009 and 2010. He also won the Vodacom Isondo Sports 2000 national championship and has a Guinness Achievement Award under his belt.
South Africans and the world took to social media to send their condolences..
Condolences to the family of Motorsport champion #GuguZulu who died while climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro for #MandelaDay pic.twitter.com/KnntzKkCsA
— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) July 18, 2016
We’re saddened by the loss of the fastest brother in our Volkswagen family. Forever in our hearts. #GuguZulu pic.twitter.com/wvSt5t7OzK
— VolkswagenSA (@VolkswagenSA) July 18, 2016
R.I.P #GuguZulu pic.twitter.com/wl3mEOvMyT
— Enriko Klopper (@EnrikoDJ) July 18, 2016
Soo heartbroken by the loss of #GuguZulu pray that your wife and family find comfort in the lord
— Londie Raliphaswa (@londie0925) July 18, 2016
Heartbreaking news about #GuguZulu's passing. A truly inspiring soul. Love and comfort to his wife and family. May he rest in peace.
— Khanyi Dhlomo (@KhanyiDhlomo) July 18, 2016
