"Controversy Surrounds Zahara's Health Battle as Fiancé Restricts Family Access"
Tensions are rising within the family of renowned musician Zahara as she fights for her life. The multi-award-winning artist, who turned 36 in November, is currently hospitalized, and her fiancé, Mpho Xaba, has reportedly taken a firm stance against her "controlling" family.
According to an inside source, Xaba informed hospital management this week that he was retracting the previous agreement, which allowed only himself, Zahara's mother Nokhaya, two sisters, and brother to visit her in the ICU of a private hospital. Allegedly, Xaba expressed frustration, claiming that Zahara's family wanted to exert control while not contributing to her mounting medical bills.
"This week an angry Xaba told hospital management and doctors treating Zahara that only himself will visit her, claiming her family wants to control everything yet they won't pay for her hospital bills," the source alleges, adding that, "Zahara family has been banned from visiting her after he overheard them discussing unsettling money issues yet they won't pay for urgent medical procedures that need to be done to save her. Mpho put his foot down and said he's Zahara husband," said the source.
The source further asserts that Xaba banned Zahara's family from visiting after overhearing their discussions about financial issues related to her medical procedures. Despite the allegations, Zahara's mother and brother are said to have been supportive throughout the ordeal and have not engaged in any wrongdoing.
"Zahara's mom has been dragged into this situation because her sisters are too controlling. Remember when Zahara had to do more tests, it was his brother who raised the money, which ran into a few thousands of Rands," adds the source.
Additional funds are urgently required for further tests to determine the extent of Zahara's medical needs, including a potential liver transplant. Unfortunately, her family is struggling to gather the necessary finances. The source reveals that despite promises from some music industry colleagues to provide assistance privately, Zahara's pleas for financial support remain unanswered.
While Xaba has implemented strict visitation restrictions, it has been reported that rapper and business mogul Cassper Nyovest visited Zahara on two occasions this week. Taking precautions to ensure privacy, no photographs were taken during the visits due to Zahara's frail condition.
Last Sunday, the news of Zahara's illness came to light, with her family and management appealing for privacy and prayers. They promised updates via her social media platforms, but such updates have yet to materialize.
When approached for comment, Zahara's manager, Oyama Dyosiba, defended Xaba's actions, stating that he was acting responsibly within his rights. Dyosiba emphasized the need for privacy, given Zahara's critical and sensitive state, and praised Xaba for his role in securing her treatment at a private hospital.
"That guy doing an amazing job and acting within his responsibilities. For Zahara to be in private hospital it is because of him. Zahara remains in hospital we can't allow everyone to come in as they please. Her state is critical and sensitive. Until she is fully fine we can't allow certain people," he said.
The situation surrounding Zahara's health remains critical, and it appears that conflicts within her family and financial constraints continue to complicate her journey towards recovery.
