Umhlobo Wenene Loses 2 Broadcasters, Reverend Nomathamsanqa Rweqana and Sonwabo Yawa
- Umhlobo Wenene has shared the news of the passing of two of its seasoned broadcasters
- On Tuesday, 6 February 2024, Rev Nomathamsanqa Rweqana and Sonwabo Yawa sadly passed away after short illnesses
- Reverend Rweqana had hosted the spiritual show Ngenan Emasangweni Ngendumiso, while Yawa was the head writer
Source: Facebook
SABC radio station Umhlobo Wenene is mourning the loss of two seasoned broadcasters, Reverend Nomathamsanqa Rweqana and Sonwabo Yawa.
Umhlobo Wenene shares statement on passing
According to a news report by ZiMoja, the two treasured staff sadly passed away after short illneses on 6 February. Quoting the business manager at Umhlono Wenene, Loyiso Bala who confirmed their passing.
"The loss of Reverend Nomathamsanqa Rweqana and Sonwabo Yawa leaves a void in the Umhlobo Wenene FM family and the South African broadcasting community. Their legacies will forever be remembered and their contributions cherished. Our deepest condolences go out to their families, friends and colleagues during this difficult time."
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Seasoned broadcasters at their best
Reverend Nomathamsanqa Rweqana hosted the spiritual show Ngenan Emasangweni Ngendumiso, while Sonwabo Yawa was the head writer.
According to his Twitter (now X) bio, Yawa is:
"Born in Mthatha, work as a freelance writer for Umhlobo Wenene FM Radio Soapie (as head writer) also works as a freelance writer for Isolezwe lesiXhosa."
Mzansi saddened by the deaths
On Facebook, Loyiso Bala shared a sad post in IsiXhosa, inviting mourners to relay a few words.
Ernest Mnyibashe:
"May her soul mother rest in peace, God always bless her family. Rest in peace, my queen, you have completed your race."
Mandisa Zuma:
"If we have the word of God, we have life through it was a person, till we meet again Rev Krweqane."
Vuvu Mamweli Jili:
"May her soul rest in peace, mother, you hav,e healed many souls that gave us hope. Tjhoooo I remember I was going through the most. I was shocked every 3am it's already in my blood. Rest, my mother has worked, her voice is still in our ears."
Liyabona KaNtobongwana Nasana MaFezz:
"Yhuuuu, I love this mother so much, may her soul rest in peace, her voice always said in her times 'Mother, I am with you'."
Namibian president passes away
In a previous report from Briefly News, Namibia's head of state, Hage Geingob, had been facing serious health problems for some time.
The president of the neighbouring African country was hospitalised before the latest announcement about his health. South Africans commented on the 82-year-old president's passing after bouts of illness and treatment abroad.
Source: Briefly News
