‘The Jammer’s journey doesn't end here’

‘The Jammer’s journey doesn't end here’

The daughter of radio legend Bob Mabena has told his memorial service that her father’s legacy will live on forever.

Clementine Mabena
Image courtesy: Power FM

Clementine Mabena was speaking at a memorial service for the late broadcaster on Thursday.

The 51-year-old died due to a suspected heart attack on Monday.

"He never played by the rules, but I never thought he would pull this one,” Mabena said of her father.

“Thank you all for the respect you have shown us, I have been running away from social media... but I here all it has been, is an outpouring of love and we really appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts.

"The Jammer’s journey doesn't end here, the legacy will continue," she added.

Mabena had been working in broadcasting since 1989.

At the time of his death, Mabena was a co-host on the POWER Breakfast Show in Johannesburg.

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Mabena's death was confirmed by his employer POWER 89.7 on Monday. "It is with deep grief and pain that we announce that POWER 98.7 Breakfast Host, Mr Bob Mabena passed away this afternoon, Monday 10 August 2020, from cardiac arrest," the station's management said in a statement.

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