Ukhozi FM Radio Personality Nondumiso Shazi Passes Away
Tragic Loss for Ukhozi FM
Nondumiso Shazi, a beloved radio personality on Ukhozi FM, has passed away at the age of 33. Shazi was the host of the popular Sunday school show “Vumelani Abantwana Bezekimi” and had been with the station since June 2023. Her sudden passing has sent shockwaves through the South African broadcasting community and has left her fans and colleagues in a state of mourning.
Cause of Death Revealed
According to reports, Shazi died on Thursday, November 21, at Addington Hospital in Durban after battling headaches and tremors for a month. The SABC has confirmed her passing, with spokesperson Mmoni Seapolelo expressing condolences on behalf of the station. “Shazi started working at the SABC in June 2023. She has played a meaningful role in fulfilling the SABC’s public service mandate from a programming perspective. She will be deeply missed by her colleagues, friends, and listeners of the station.”
Tributes Pour in for Nondumiso Shazi
Fans and colleagues have taken to social media to pay tribute to Shazi, remembering her for her warm personality and dedication to her work. Many have expressed shock and sadness at her sudden passing, with some calling for the station to be “cleansed” due to the number of deaths among presenters. @SokisiOfficial tweeted, “Ukhozi FM is cursed, you can say whatever, but that radio station has a big problem. and one day we shall discuss it as a country.”
A String of Tragic Losses for Ukhozi FM
Shazi’s passing marks the fifth death of a Ukhozi FM radio personality in recent times, following the passing of Bonga Ndaba, Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule, Bheka “Beekay” Mchunu, and Irvin Sihlophe. This string of tragic losses has raised concerns about the well-being and safety of the station’s presenters.
RIP:
Nondumiso Shazi
Host of Ukhozi FM’s Sunday School show, Vumelani Abantwana Bezekimi, has passed away.
She was 33. #RIPNondumisoShazi pic.twitter.com/pEF09Iwt1W
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) November 22, 2024
Memorial and Funeral Details to Follow
The South African will provide updates on the memorial and funeral details for Nondumiso Shazi as they become available. In the meantime, fans and colleagues are encouraged to share their tributes and condolences on social media using the hashtag #RIPNondumisoShazi.
Conclusion
Nondumiso Shazi’s passing is a tragic loss for Ukhozi FM and the South African broadcasting community. Her dedication to her work and her warm personality will be deeply missed by her fans and colleagues. As the station and the country mourn her passing, we remember her contributions to the world of broadcasting and the impact she had on the lives of those who listened to her show.
