Family, friends and colleagues of the late veteran broadcaster Lungiswa “Lulu” Haarmans gathered this week to celebrate her colourful life.
The former Umhlobo Wenene presenter was remembered for her beautiful body of art behind the mic that she delivered to her listeners for many years.
Speakers took turns on the podium at her memorial service on Thursday praising Haarmans, some saying she has raised the bar for radio.
A friend and colleague of the deceased, Sibongile James, reminisced on their journey as women who were passionate about broadcasting.
“I shared a flat with her, worked with her and lived with her through all that life gives to a person. She was so good at her job so much that when you were working with her, you had to do a proper research before you go on air,” said James.
Her boss Keith Ngesi, the owner of Keith Ngesi Radio (KNR), worked with Haarmans after she was fired by the public broadcaster in 2019. He said he is torn apart by her departure.
“I can talk about Lulu from her being in community radio stations to the public broadcaster, but I choose to focus on her working with us at KNR,” Ngesi said.
“When we started working together, I was nervous because she was of a higher calibre. Her name was big but she was not like that, she made sure that her colleagues, who are less experienced than her, do not feel small in her presence.”
Haarmans died on Friday last week at the age of 41. She will be buried on Saturday in Makhanda, Eastern Cape.
Ulale ngoxolo mfokabawo Lulu Haarmans pic.twitter.com/7W787uUo7A
— BlewDot (@blew_dot) January 13, 2023
Lulu Haarmans had such a beautiful radio voice. Khanya Gqiyazana nalapho uya khona❤️
— Zintle (@Zintle_N) January 13, 2023
Lulu Haarmans is no more. My heart 🥺😔💔. I will miss that voice
— Ntwenhle 🌻 (@lindo___m) January 13, 2023
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