Veteran South African gospel artist Solomon Molokoane, popularly known as Solly Moholo, has died at the age of 65, his management has announced. The award-winning music icon had been in hospital for several weeks after falling ill while on a music tour in Botswana last month.

South African gospel musician Solly Moholo has sadly passed away after battling an illness. The singer was hospitalised in August while on tour in Botswana.

After a performance, he fell ill at his residence and was rushed to hospital. In a September update, Moholo's team revealed that he had suffered a stroke and was experiencing multiple organ failure. The family urgently sought public financial support to cover medical costs of R700 000.

"Dear Solly Moholo Fans, It is with great sadness that we are informing you on behalf of the Molokoane family, that is Solly Moholo's family, that our beloved legend ‘Solly Moholo’ has sadly passed on,

Veteran South African gospel artist Solomon Molokoane, widely known as Solly Moholo, passed away at the age of 65 on October 2, 2024.

Legendary Gospel artist, Solly Moholo has passed away on Wednesday evening, October 2 after falling ill early this year in August.

Screengrab sollymoholo_official/instagram.com JOHANNESBURG - Veteran gospel artist Solly Moholo has died. His management confirmed to Eyewitness News that he passed away in hospital earlier on Wednesday.