Msizi Nkosi, the producer of ‘3Talk with Noleen’, ‘Khumbul’ ekhaya’ dies

Msizi Nkosi

Cape Town – Msizi Nkosi, the producer of prominent South African television shows such as ‘3Talk with Noleen’ and ‘Khumbul’ ekhaya’, has died.

He was 34.

“It is with great sadness to inform you of the untimely passing of our beloved and admired brother, friend and colleague, Mr Msizi Edgar Nkosi,” his family said in a statement released on social media.

Msizi died on Sunday after he was involved in a car accident.

“It is sad that Msizi was involved in a car accident and unfortunately, he did not survive. The family would like to be given time to process this loss and request some privacy,” read the statement.

According to The Citizen, the television and radio producer turned his life around after struggling with alcoholism and drug abuse for many years.

“After months of medical attention, Nkosi was left with a physical disability, and he typed his debut novel, I’m A Different Mess Than I Was Yesterday, with just one finger,” the report said.

Msizi worked on popular shows 3Talk with Noeleen, Khumbul’ekhaya, Take5 and Zola7 .

He also worked as a producer at Ukhozi FM on their Nethezeka NoKhozi show until he was shown the door in 2016, Times Live said.

Here are some of the condolence messages on social media.

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Compiled by Betha Madhomu 

 

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