Radio personality Xolani Gwala has died at the age of 44 after succumbing to a lengthy battle with cancer.
The radio 702 presenter’s family confirmed the news on Friday morning.
In 2017 he had been diagnosed with colon cancer and said during radio interviews that the cancer was ‘quite advanced’ and a challenge.
The radio host was supported by his loved ones, including his wife Peggy-Sue Khumalo.
Gwala and Khumalo married after he proposed at his 40th birthday celebration.
Devastating news.
RIP Xolani Gwala.
You were a brilliant broadcaster, a kind human being with an affable smile, always.
Condolences to your family and friends.
Rest in peace, my colleague. pic.twitter.com/5HiQjdNI7J
— Eusebius McKaiser (@Eusebius) November 1, 2019
RIP bra X. You kept the nation talking. From your flawless isiZulu news anchoring to being the king of talk radio. You managed to be neutral in an industry that is full of people who have taken side. You will always be loved and remembered. #RIPXolaniGwala. pic.twitter.com/qdA9gyNiLx
— Dumi Gwebu Edits (@dumigwebu) November 1, 2019
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
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