Xolani Gwala Has Passed On: Condolonces Pour In From Industry Peers

Veteran Broadcaster Xolani Gwala Has Passed On: Condolonces Pour In From Industry Peers! November has started off on a sad note as we woke up to the sad news of Xolani Gwala’s passing.

Xolani Gwala had been fighting colon cancer since 2017. Back in July 2018,702 station manager announced that Gwala was in remission and was recovering well. He came back on air the following August for a short time where he thanked his friends, family and fans for supporting him. And this Friday morning his family confirmed the sad news of his passing on 702.

Condolences have since been pouring in from industry peers including DJ Fresh, Mapaseka Mokwele and more. See the messages below.

BRO!!! 🤯😢 The fight you put up was nothing short of admirable!! You were always selfless and wanting to BE the difference!!! Broadcasting has lost a titan!! Till we meet again 💔 #RIPXolaniGwala pic.twitter.com/l9HNiCMD5y
— DJ Fresh (Big Dawg) (@DJFreshSA) November 1, 2019

Ubomi💔. What a loss to broadcasting, and the world💔 !!! #RIPXolaniGwala pic.twitter.com/9gbVlS0p5p
— Thembisa Liyema Nxumalo (@tembisa) November 1, 2019

https://twitter.com/Thando_Thabethe/status/1190137915193643014?s=20

#RIPXolaniGwala one of the most exceptional broadcasters in this industry. The creme de la creme of people truly incredible in their craft & a noble soul.
May you rest in eternal power.
You've fulfilled your purpose 🙏
God comfort the family & loved ones. 🕊️💛
— Refilwe Modiselle (@vanillablaq) November 1, 2019

Robala ka kgotso abuti wa ka. You were a great colleague and friend. An inspiration and big brother. Re leboha botho ba hao, hlompho ya batho, lerato la sechaba.

Re pheha ka lemina #RIPXolaniGwala
— Azania (@Azania_) November 1, 2019

#RIPXolaniGwala 💔😢

— Threads: melzinbala (@MelBala) November 1, 2019

Sad day… such a sad day… #RIPXolaniGwala
— Mapaseka Mokwele (@mapasekamokwele) November 1, 2019

Dear brother, your memory will never fade #RIPXOLANIGWALA pic.twitter.com/g1DQuu3edm
— ChurchGroovesEvolution (@OskidoIBelieve) November 1, 2019

https://twitter.com/TerryPheto/status/1190138532813312002?s=20

#RIPXG
Rest in Power Angel, u certainly in a better place. Love u always. 😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/T0DA8DmRAi
— STOP ALBINISM KILLINGS (@kuliroberts) November 1, 2019

https://twitter.com/M_Letsholonyane/status/1190141596941111296?s=20

Rest In Peace, Mr Gwala – one of the best broadcasters and journalists our country has ever produced….🕊🙏🏽#RIPXolaniGwala
— The Poppy Ntshongwana Show (@PoppyIsMyName) November 1, 2019

So saddened by the news of the passing of Xolani Gwala 😢😢😢😢 I loved listening to his morning radio show on 702 😢😢😢😢😢😢 #RipXolaniGwala Gods loves and strength to his family and friends 😢😢😢😢🙏🏿
— CAROL PULI MAPULA OFORI (@CarolOfori) November 1, 2019

It is devastating to wake up to the news of the passing of our beloved Xolani Gwala. I know all South Africans had you in our daily prayers, but God had another plan for you. Let you soul Rest In Peace and deepest condolences to your family
— Herman Mashaba (@HermanMashaba) November 1, 2019

Veteran Broadcaster Xolani Gwala Has Passed On: Condolonces Pour In From Industry Peers

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