President Ramaphosa pays tribute to Bob Mabena: “An iconic and household voice has gone quiet”
President Cyril Ramaphosa has joined South Africans from all corners, industry and political parties in conveying condolences after the passing of veteran radio broadcaster, Bob Mabena.
Mabena passed away in a Centurion hospital on Monday at the age of 51.
At the time of his death, Mabena was the co-host of POWER Breakfast alongside Faith Mangope.
Ramaphosa has applauded Mabena for the role he played in mentoring and paving the way for many emerging broadcasters to achieve their own success “in a dynamic and competitive entertainment and broadcast industry.”
"His exceptional talent and voice of reason and insight reached millions of South Africans in their homes, workplaces and vehicles.
It is very sad that such an iconic and household voice has gone silent. May his soul rest in peace,” says Ramaphosa.
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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.
