Ex-Ukhozi FM station manager Welcome Nzimande to be laid to rest today ‘Bhodloza’ as he was popularly known passed away on Friday following COVID-19-related complications. Veteran broadcaster Welcome Bhodloza Nzimande. Picture: Bhodloza Nzimande Foundation
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DURBAN - Renowned broadcaster and former Ukhozi FM station manager Welcome Nzimande is to be laid to rest on Wednesday.
‘Bhodloza’, as he was popularly known, passed away on Friday following COVID-19-related complications.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised a state funeral for the late Nzimande following a request by the KZN provincial government.
Nzimande is best known for his broadcasting work at the SABC, where he started his career in 1978 as an announcer for the then Radio Zulu.
Veteran Ukhozi FM broadcaster Welcome Nzimande dies aged 73 Details around the cause of his death are yet to be released. Veteran broadcaster Welcome Bhodloza Nzimande. Picture: Bhodloza Nzimande Foundation
The sabc confirmed his passing on Friday morning.
It is understood that the well-known broadcaster died due to a COVID-19 related illness.
JUST IN: Veteran Ukhozi FM broadcaster Welcome Bhodloza Nzimande has passed on. pic.twitter.com/OrBiiJfKdK EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) January 15, 2021
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