Cape Town – The man who made phrases such as “Tonight on e”, or “Friday action night” among others popular because of his unique voice, Bongani Njoli has passed away.
According to the Daily Voice, Njoli died at the age of 52 on Sunday at approximately 11:00 due to health issues.
The report said that apart from etv’s voice, he also enjoyed brief stints at radio stations including UCT Radio, GoodhopeFM, Heart 104FM, and Magic 828 AM.
According to IOL, his partner of 21 years, Sharon Lause Mrawuli pointed out how much she lost by losing him.
“I will miss his voice, of course, his smile too. He was my only friend, we hung out a lot together and listen to his old-school music. He wasn’t a person who held grudges, he was so humble. When he loved, it showed,” she was quoted as saying.
She also said that Njoli had left behind his 24-year-old daughter, Tembisa Bavuma. She added that his mother is still alive at 92 years of age and that “the family is not okay”.
Tributes for Njoli poured in on social media.
Rest In Peace To My Uncle Bongani Njoli Better Known As The “Etv Guy” Who Played A Huge Father Role In My Life.
Lala Ngoxolo Thangane, Krila Mbamba, Rhaso, Nkomo Zibomvu… pic.twitter.com/ZQq5NlqzWb
— Ghost (@SiyaSibaca) January 22, 2023
Such a sad day for the media industry. Just heard of the passing of the legendary Bongani Njoli. Condolences to his family and friends ?
— The Dean (@thedean_za) January 22, 2023
A Legend gone to soon. RIP former @GoodHopeFM and @Magic828music presenter Bongani Njoli. He was also the voice of @etv. RIP Legend ? pic.twitter.com/0xnusAglGI
— Real Steven Taylor (@StevenTaylorSA) January 22, 2023
This one hurts sore.
Rest in power Bongani Njoli – friend, scholar, gentleman… voice of @eTV for donkey’s years, famous for “toooooooonight on eeeeeee”.
You Sir, were a cut above.
You are already missed.
And the amazing work you did for @UWConline will live on.
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Rest in peace Bongani Njoli. From @UCTRadio to the voice of @etv you made impact. A gentleman, a DJ, a broadcaster. ?️?️?? pic.twitter.com/mNNUCaNj6I
— Saskia Falken Hickey (@saskiafalken) January 23, 2023
In the 7 years I worked at etv I never got to meet Bongani Njoli. Now that he is no longer with us, I am kind of bummed I didn’t. His promos were legendary. Among my favourite…
— nyathikano (@nyathikano) January 23, 2023
So sad this morning about the passing on Bongani Njoli. It makes you wonder why there are so few black radio broadcasters in Cape Town and why Bongani was left out in the cold in the few years leading to his death.
— Gasant Abarder (@GasantAbarder) January 23, 2023
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