SA saddened by the passing of Gugu Zulu
South Africans have taken to Twitter after the sudden passing of racing car driver Gugu Zulu.
Zulu passed away on Monday morning while summiting Kilimanjaro as part of the Trek4Mandela.
According to the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Gugu - who was with his wife Letshego - experienced problems breathing.
Bikers for Mandela Day convener Zelda la Grange said they heard of Zulu's passing while travelling to Mamelodi for the last 67 minute project of this year's trip.
"We are all in shock and saddened. Both Gugu and Letshego were on Bikers for Mandela Day in 2011, so it's like losing a friend. We are all just trying now to gather our thoughts. It's a big shock to us," La Grange said.
My heart and prayers go out to your family during this difficult time. RIP #GuguZulu
— P U L A (@PulaMash) July 18, 2016
RIP #GuguZulu may your adventurous nature remain as inspiration to us, may you live on as a hero in our hearts.
— Wendz (@Wendychauke) July 18, 2016
RIP #GuguZulu so shocking. May God comfort his family
— Zamo (@MakukuleZamo) July 18, 2016
Former SA Sevens player, Mac Masina said Zulu needs to be remembered on this day.
"I've known him since my early 20s where I was still an up-and-coming rugby guy and he was still a young up-and-coming SA driver...so I kind of knew him in the olden days. A very good gentlemen, he used to do things full-on," Masina said.
Even words cannot explain how shattered we're for your Loss! #RIP Gugu Zulu pic.twitter.com/nRFEFfmcnx
— BOITUMELO MAJE (@maje_boitumelo) July 18, 2016
Quite difficult to process the death of race driver #GuguZulu on a monday morning. Rest in peace son & may your family be comforted!
— Godfrey Madlalate (@GM_Madlalate) July 18, 2016
Sad to hear the sudden passing of the race driver Gugu Zulu. Condolences to his wife,Letsego Zulu and their little baby girl.
— Nkululeko Mabaso (@NkuliBaso) July 18, 2016
@GuguZulu I am saddened at your death, a hero and role model for all. Another life too short a good example pic.twitter.com/1kNYcRz0hA
— Grant Southey (@grantsouthey) July 18, 2016