TV host and actress Minnie Dlamini has become one of South Africa's most successful celebrities. The media personality has been in the entertainment industry for several years and has solidified herself as a household name with a legion of fans.
On what would have been her late brother's birthday, the star took to Instagram to remember him. It is a tough day for her. Sharing a picture of him on social media, Minnie remembered her brother "Khosini Dlamini", and expressed her heartbreak at his loss.
"Happy Birthday Captain K. This one really hurts 😭 I’m not ok," she wrote.
Khosini Dlamini was a South African pilot who died in September 2019 after suffering a ruptured brain aneurysm. The presenter has been open about how the loss has affected her.
On Saturday, 19 November 2021, it was the 3rd anniversary of Khosini's death. Minnie took to social media to share a heartfelt message to Khosini.
She wrote "My Captain. The day you took your last flight is the day I died too."
She said they miss him every day. "We all know you were born to fly Captain K we just didn't know it was in the Kingdom of Heaven. We miss you more than anyone can imagine and everyday I wish it was me instead of you," wrote Minnie.
Khosini died from a brain aneurysm in 2019. In a statement, his family said: "It is with great sadness we confirm our beloved Khosini passed away yesterday afternoon, after suffering a ruptured brain aneurysm which placed him on life support for 23 days.
"He passed peacefully at the hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. In this time of grief, we ask for privacy and the opportunity to celebrate him," read the statement.
Remembering Khosini on his 29th birthday, Minnie said he was "flying in the Kingdom of Heaven" on what would have been his 29th birthday. "Happy Birthday My King...We all know you were born to fly Captain K we just didn't know it was in the Kingdom of Heaven. We miss you more than anyone can imagine and everyday I wish it was me instead of you. As broken as we all are today we will celebrate you through our tears. Happy Birthday Sibalukhulu I love you so much my boy", the star wrote.
