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Xolani Gwala remembered as an impeccable broadcaster

1 November 2019, 4:02 PM  |
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Gwala died in Johannesburg at the age of 44 after losing his battle with colon cancer

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Gwala died in Johannesburg at the age of 44 after losing his battle with colon cancer

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Communications has sent its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of veteran broadcaster Xolani Gwala who passed away on Friday morning. Gwala died in Johannesburg at the age of 44 after losing his battle with colon cancer.

Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee, Boyce Maneli, has described Gwala as an impeccable broadcaster who educated many South Africans.

“Although we are devastated by his untimely passing, we derive solace in the knowledge that, like a true soldier, Mr Gwala died with his boots on. To him, broadcasting was a calling and he continued with his passion at Radio 702, despite ill health.”

 

We send our condolences to the friends and family of the seasoned broadcaster Xolani Gwala whose work ethic and command earned him respect in the industry. We will surely miss him on the radio waves. #RIPXolaniGwala pic.twitter.com/WxsRr3urM9

— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) November 1, 2019

The Nelson Mandela Foundation also sent its condolences to Gwala’s family.  The foundation’s Sello Hatang says the country can learn a lot from him.

“A professional of note,  he was such a fair person. He gave everybody an opportunity to speak. He listened. If there’s one thing we can learn as a nation is that we should be able to listen to one another.”

Meanwhile, the community of Novuka in Impendle outside Pietermaritzburg, where Gwala was born, has described him as a role model to young people.

Residents of Impendle say Gwala had a passion for education and encouraged young people to study.

 

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