Veteran Broadcaster Dan Maswanganye dies
No doubt Mzansi is mourning after the untimely death of veteran Broadcaster Dan Maswanganye. However, he was announced dead a few hours ago. Well, rumour has it the seasoned broadcaster succumbed to Covid-19. In the mix of things, the family is yet to offer an official statement in regards to the burial details.
Fellow industry colleagues have taken it to social media to bid farewell to the legend and King in History making. Current and former 702 employees pay tribute to the technical manager who passed away due to Covid-19 complications.
Fondly known as Bra Dan, he passed away in hospital due to Covid-19 complications. Bra Dan has been described as a consummate professional who was warm, welcoming and had infectious laughter. He worked at Primedia Broadcasting for 37 years.
He leaves behind his wife and children. In other news, it was reported that Award-winning star musician Steve Kekana dies.
Veteran Broadcaster Dan Maswanganye dies
The South African music industry has suffered another loss. We are shattered by the passing of the legendary singer and songwriter Dr Tebogo Steve Kekana.
The singer reportedly died today at the age of 63. His manager Xolani Majozi confirmed the sad news of his passing to Sowetan.
“Yes it’s true, Ntate Steve Kekana is no more. He died in the early hours of this morning and we are waiting for more details from the family,” Majozi said. I spoke to his wife and she confirmed that he’s no more. He was fine the last time I spoke to him. I spoke to him last week over the phone and we were having an event around him but had to cancel due to the latest lockdown regulations.”
Fans have since taken to social media platforms to pass their messages of condolences and pay tribute to the legendary singer.
Legendary musician Hotsix Sipho Mabuza said he was gutted by the passing of Kekana, he took to Twitter to thank him for the great friendship. Hotsix also revealed that he had just done a song with the late Kekana two weeks ago.
He tweeted: “Gutted and hurting Rest in Peace my dear friend Steve- thank you for the wise council great friendship and making Burnout so special only two weeks ago I did the song with you again #stevekekana #RestInpeace.”