Meruschka Govender, the writer of the renowned blog Mzansi Girl, has sadly passed away. News of the blogger and travel influencer’s passing surfaced on social media in the past day.
The Durban-born travel blogger lived in a number of places around the country and had been travelling before sharing her travel experiences with everyone else. What started as a passion for exploring South Africa quickly turned into a big hit in South Africa’s travel and tourism scene.
Mzansi Girl captured the heart of South Africans through her blog and showed the world the beauty that the country has to offer.
The news of Govender’s passing has garnered widespread condolences from her peers, following and travel scene giants:
Just learned of the passing of Meruschka, renowned travel blogger. Her contribution to promoting South Africa as a world class destination & sharing the beauty of our country will forever be remembered. I will miss her smile, charm & invaluable insights. Farewell #MzansiGirl #RIP pic.twitter.com/Rwa9meQCyJ
— Sisa Ntshona (@sisantshona) January 16, 2019
Fly, you are free.
We’ve lost a pioneer,a compassionate visionary. How will we thank @MzansiGirl for what she’s left behind?I recall the start of her solo career, her jumps,her passion for music,people. “Aweh!”, she’d exclaim.Many have succeeded because #MzansiGirl led the way✊???? pic.twitter.com/FkJBsQNsec— Ishay #BlackLivesMatter (@IshayGovender) January 16, 2019
We would like to convey our deepest condolences to the family, friends and fellow ???????? Tourism fraternity, on the sad passing of "Mzansi Girl" @MzansiGirl, Meruschka you have been a great ambassador of our Tourism sector. We thank you for your contribution. #WeDoTourism #mzansigirl pic.twitter.com/g5Z6lGUuzZ
— The Station ZA (@TheStationZA) January 16, 2019
Rest in peace #mzansigirl . I still cannot believe it. ????????.
— MmaRefilwe (@nalediyameso02) January 16, 2019
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Today belongs to @MzansiGirl #mzansiGirl surely the traveling heavens await your journey. A timeless journey and I am honoured to have known you. You special always. Thank you for your mentoring advise to @Taynita101. Thank you for supporting @bunnies_burbs go with the Angels
— @VanessaPerumal (@vanessaperumal) January 17, 2019
We are heartbroken at the passing of Merushka Govender. #MzansiGirl lived life to the fullest – gone too soon. Condolences to all her family & friends.
— Red Flag (@RedFlagAgency) January 16, 2019
Our deepest condolences to the family & friends of one of our biggest content contributors Meruschka #MzansiGirl. https://t.co/58Wp1yT6Tb
— Sho't Left (@ShotLeft) January 16, 2019
READ: Who is Mzansi Girl?