South Africa, April 29 -- Good Things Guy reported that the news was shared by her close friend Lizet Du Plessis.

A national treasure remembered

The world-renowned soprano built a career that spanned decades and continents, earning recognition as one of the country's most influential cultural figures.

In a media statement from the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, Minister Gayton McKenzie stated, "Mimi Coertse was not merely an opera singer. She was a national treasure, a pioneer, and an enduring symbol of South African excellence."

"Through her extraordinary talent and discipline, she opened doors for South African artists internationally and affirmed that our voices belong on the greatest stages in the world. She also made a l...