16/09/2026
On this day, 16 September 2025, a year ago, a dear friend and patient took his last breath. 💔
His name was Andile Khanyezi — a loving husband, a devoted father, and a beautiful soul.
As I type this tribute, one he asked me to write during one of our difficult sessions, I can’t help but smile. It feels as though he is sitting right here with me.
“Doc, there’s so much I wish you can tell people about me.”
And then, through his tears, he would smile and say,
“Doc, I love my wife…" He called her "Love" "Sthandwa"
One thing I know for sure: Andile’s beautiful wife loved him deeply too.
Andile and I began our oncology journey on 13 June 2024. Even when he was transferred between different hospitals, I would still get that call: “Doc, please come see me. Uwena owazi uhambo lwami"
I am grateful that I had the privilege of knowing you, walking alongside you, and being there for your wife when you transcended into your next chapter.
Before he left us, Andile asked me to share these things with you:
1. Never take life for granted.
2. Spend time with the people you love.
3. Please, majita, go for your medical check-ups.
4. Ayiiii… kuningi...
There was so much more he wanted to say.
**Disclaimer:** Tributes of this nature are only shared as a promise to a patient whose life mattered deeply to me. Pictures provided and shared as requested by family.
Promise kept. 🤍🕊
Andile, may your soul continue to rest peacefully. 🙏🏾
Your story, your love, and your message live on.