Cape Town – Much-loved seasoned former broadcaster for Umhlobo Wenene FM, Luzuko Koti has died.
Koti died on Monday after a short battle with cancer.
His family issued a statement confirming his passing.
“It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of Luzuko Koti earlier today, March 21 2022,” read the statement.
According to Sowetan Live, the seasoned broadcaster lost a short battle with cancer.
“The family has received a number of media queries on the cause of death. While it was our wish to keep this private and make the relevant pronouncements at the appropriate time, we believe it is in the best interest of the public to share that Luzuko lost a short and vigorously fought battle against cancer,” the report quoted the family spokesperson Nontobeko Mabitsela as saying.
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South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Group Executive for Radio, Nada Wotshela, commended Luzuko on his “honour and integrity” in serving the public broadcaster well through his work.
“He served the organisation with honour and integrity as a young journalist and radio presenter on Umhlobo Wenene FM and the SABC newsroom in Port Elizabeth in the early 2000s.
“He inspired young people from rural communities with his passion and determination to succeed.
“He soon rose to the position of Assignment Editor, before he left the organisation to join government communications. His coming back to the SABC as Business Manager at Channel Africa kind of completed his life circle. It’s really hard to imagine a future without Luzuko as he had so many plans and dreams that he still wanted to fulfill,” SABC quoted her as saying.
Tweeps weighed in:
Strength and deepest condolences to the family and friends of #LuzukoKoti whose untimely passing has shocked many of us pic.twitter.com/A2WXhFg13F
— Zwelinzima Vavi (@Zwelinzima1) March 22, 2022
May his soul rest in peace. #LuzukoKoti
— Sithe Ngombane (@NgombaneSithe) March 22, 2022
Rest well my force..#luzukokoti https://t.co/uUSlmzV1Ai
— Mr Vee (@odwa_v) March 22, 2022
A nightmare?
Your word last night was perfect my bro. I’m so proud of u. U’re an incredible friend. Sakuyifeza le ndlela Lorato. I’ve got mad love4u bro. We’re each other’s heirlooms now. We’ll love each other HARD henceforth. #LuzukoKoti would have wanted that. Rest now babe. https://t.co/26XrTUwAzk— IG: Asanda.Magaqa ?? (@IAmAsandaMagaqa) March 23, 2022
I am lost for words, I still can’t believe you gone. Rest in Power #Luzukokoti. pic.twitter.com/2LdTNLFQn7
— Bomkazi (@Bomi_Mpilo) March 22, 2022
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