Cape Town – Outspoken media personality Kuli Roberts has reportedly died.
Reports indicated that Kuli died on Wednesday night at the age of 49.
According to Daily Sun, an anonymous source who was close to Kuli confirmed her passing.
She was allegedly due to go live on a radio interview before tragedy struck.
Kuli was recently featured on the controversial Podcast And Chill show with MacG.
When asked how she wanted to be remembered once she’s gone, she said:
“I don’t want to be remembered, I just want you guys to look after each other. I want you to look after the people that are downtrodden on….I want you to look after the people with Albinism,” she said.
“I need you to look after the LGBTI community. I need you to look after black people. I need you to stop insulting black people and saying black people can’t swim, because remember, we were the ones who were saving the sailors when they were settling on this continent. Love yourself….”
[WATCH] Kuli Roberts talking about what she wants to be remembered as when she is gone. pic.twitter.com/hrx8RpHu8T
— Advovolicious (@advovolicious) February 10, 2022
Kuli worked across numerous publications before she dabbled with radio and TV presenting.
She was recently featured on the Netflix local movie Angelina and also starred on the hit TV production The Queen alongside seasoned actress, Connie Ferguson.
Kuli was also a budding author through her recently released fictional novel Siren, which is about a woman who navigates through the highs and lows of fame-seeking in the cut-throat city of Johannesburg.
She is survived by her two children from her former husband and a grandchild as well as her thespian sister, Hlubi Mboya.
The Roberts family is due to issue an official statement.
Here is the reaction on Twitter after the news broke:
Best of all, we will remember you for your kindness to people, care for marginalized groups, and working to ensure that the less privileged have something to to be proud about.
Rest in Peace Nomakula “Kuli” Roberts. pic.twitter.com/FxDbvReOhv
— Vuyo Zungula MP ?? (@ZungulaVuyo) February 10, 2022
Rest in perfect Paradise to Kuli Roberts ?????
known as a fashion & beauty icon in South Africa. She was also a Journalist and TV presenter. On Tv shows like ‘What Not To Wear’ & Trending SA to name a few. She was also a host of a breakfast show on Kaya FM.#RIPKuliRoberts pic.twitter.com/5J87xmci0u
— #CherryFilmFestival ? (@CherryFilmFest) February 10, 2022
Let’s be grateful that we lived in a time where you could experience Kuli Roberts on your TV screen and newspaper… There will NEVER be anyone like her. NEVER. She is the benchmark and the standard of South African entertainment news. ♥️?️ #RIPKuliRoberts
— Cellular® (@Cellular_Jnr) February 10, 2022
I’m so heartbroken, can’t even utter any words or hold back my tears…
Rest In Peace Kuli Roberts. I’m going to miss you so much ?? pic.twitter.com/ZfH6YRdVM9
— Inno Matijane (@innomatijane) February 10, 2022
Kuli Roberts has passed on?! What the hell is going on. ?♂️????. May her soul rest eternal peace. She was such an wonderful person on Twitter streets.
— Abza wa Lekhosi✌? (@Am87Kekae) February 10, 2022
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Compiled by Odwa Shumi
