Veteran broadcaster Xolani Gwala dies
In August last year, Gwala spoke in a media interview about his battle with cancer, saying it has been hell.
Veteran broadcaster Xolani Gwala reportedly died on Friday morning after battling with cancer for years.
I wish the news wasn't true.@gwalax an extremely kind hearted person.
— Cindy Poluta (@CindyPoluta) November 1, 2019
Our time on the breakfast show was so much fun
The best smile - a voice to melt airwaves.
A fighter for the voiceless, a brave warrior to the end
We miss you
Hamba Kahle Xolani
May your soul rest in peace pic.twitter.com/cmdWv7lGyT
Wow. Confirmation on @Radio702 that Xolani Gwala is no more... He passed on early on Friday.
— Ayanda Nyathi (@N_Ayanda) November 1, 2019
An incredibly difficult time journalism 💔. Condolences to the family, friends and fellow colleagues. #RIPXolaniGwala
#RIP Xolani Gwala, thank you for your contributions to nation building and broadcast
— Travel Slayer (@MsPerrett) November 1, 2019
Devastating... beloved @gwalax #xolanigwala has passed on #fighter
— DashcamGP-ZA (@Dashcampros) November 1, 2019
Gwala had been battling colon cancer since 2017.
In 2018, it went into remission, with his wife, former Miss SA Peggy-Sue Khumalo saying at the time: "We are eternally thankful and humbled to share with you that last week the doctors confirmed that Xolani is now cancer-free and is now in remission."
In August last year, Gwala spoke in a media interview about his battle with cancer, saying it has been hell.
“The lesson is to be grateful‚” said Gwala‚ explaining that he was thankful for his family‚ friends and doctors - and the ability to afford the treatment he was given.