kykNET presenter Aleit Swanepoel passes away
Updated | By Sibahle Motha
Popular kykNET presenter Aleit Swanepoel has passed away at the age of 47.

Swanepoel was also the founder and chairman of The Aleit Group.
The events company confirmed Swanepoel’s passing in a Facebook post.
He passed away in his sleep.
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"It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our founder, Aleit Swanepoel. Aleit passed away in his sleep, and while there is no further information to share at this moment, we ask that you keep his family in your thoughts as they go through this difficult time. Aleit was an innovator, perfectionist, and creative genius whose flamboyant persona and dedication will be greatly missed. We will continue to uphold and nurture his great legacy through all Aleit businesses and entities," reads the statement from the group.

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