Sipho Lazarus Zulu, a man remembered with deep love and affection, tragically passed away in a car accident in early July 2025. In a heartfelt post, content creator and influencer Grace Mondlana broke her silence about the profound connection they shared — revealing for the first time their five-year relationship that she had lovingly kept private.
“Sipho was the love of my life for over 5 years,” Grace wrote.
Their story began during Grace’s university years, when she was just 18 and Sipho was 24. What followed was a journey full of shared firsts — from beach trips to job beginnings, flight adventures, and even a shared goal of renovating their homes. Though they chose to part ways at the start of 2025, their bond remained one of mutual respect and care.
Grace shared that Sipho sent her a touching message the night before his passing — a message she now sees as an indirect goodbye. In it, he expressed how proud he was of her and encouraged her to continue taking care of herself — a final act of love from a man who clearly cared deeply for her, even in their separation.
“This has been the hardest week of my life,” Grace admitted in the post, adding that she’s leaning on faith, family, friends, and her partner to find strength.
The tribute has since gone viral, touching the hearts of thousands. With over 180,000 likes and thousands of comments, many have offered condolences, recognizing the depth of her loss and the beauty of a relationship nurtured privately, away from the public eye.
