Cape Town - Minnie Dlamini's brother Khosini has died, after suffering a ruptured brain aneurysm.
The Dlamini family spokesperson Tlhogi Ngwato confirmed the news to Channel24, saying: "He passed peacefully at hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. In this time of grief, we ask for privacy and the opportunity to celebrate him."
The statement also confirmed reports that the 29-year-old suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm which placed him on life support for 23 days.
According to Health24, an aneurysm is an abnormal widening or ballooning in a blood vessel. It's usually caused by weakness in the wall of that blood vessel.
Khosini is survived by his parents Queen and Jabulani, and his siblings Maphe and Minnie.
The family asked for privacy said they would not be taking any further media queries.