Family devastated by death of Prof Bongani Mayosi, says he struggled with depression
Top South African cardiologist Professor Bongani Mayosi committed suicide, following a struggle with depression, his family said on Saturday.
"In the last two years he has battled with depression and on that day [Friday] took the desperate decision to end his life," the family said in a statement - whose veracity was confirmed by News24.
"We are still struggling to come to terms with this devastating loss."
The family asked for privacy during this "difficult time".
Mayosi died on Friday morning.