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The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) has learnt with great sadness of the passing of journalist Karima Brown after suffering Covid-19 complications.
Brown, who hosted ‘The Fix’ on eNCA and was a well-known political commentator, had been hospitalised for several weeks in the intensive care unit after contracting Covid-19. She held many senior positions in the South African media industry, including a senior producer at SAfm current affairs, political editor at Business Day and executive editor for the Independent Group.
Her death follows a tragic death of four journalists in one week in January also due to COVID-19 complications. It was Sunday Independent news editor and investigative journalist Solly Maphumulo; Former Cape Argus photographer Enver Essop; resource coordinator in the SABC newsroom in KZN, Ismail Jinnah, and senior political journalist Knowledge Simelane of Ilanga Newspaper in KwaZulu-Natal.
Covid-19 causes a week of extraordinary mourning in SA, says Mthethwa Updated
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Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has paid tribute to prominent South African figures who have died because of Covid-19 complications
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Mthethwa released a statement on Monday morning, following the passing of veteran actor, Sam Phillips, in the early hours of Saturday morning at the age of 72.
Dr Phillips set a benchmark of true excellence. He was a humble practitioner whose work ethic spoke volumes of his commitment to his craft. In his 40-year career, he played a key role in driving transformation within the acting space. He was an icon with many achievements and titles but to his family, who are in our thoughts today. He was a loving father, grandfather, husband and friend, writes Mthethwa in the statement.
MINISTER NATHI MTHETWA PAYS TRIBUTE TO LATE ACTORS! Andiswa Ngenyane Die veteraanakteur Sam Phillips (72) is Saterdag oorlede. Foto: Verskaf. Credit: Supplied
SPORTS, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has paid tribute to the actors who died in the past week.
Through a statement released by his department, he said the past week was a bad week for the arts and culture sector.
He included Thoko Ndlozi, Wandi “DJ 1D” Nzimande, Knowledge Simelane, Welcome “Bhodloza” Nzimande, Kabelo “KB“ Molopyane and Dr Sam Phillips in the statement. The nation has been struck by the loss of prominent figures within an already volatile industry that has been the hardest hit by the impact of Covid-19. This has been a very difficult week for the arts and culture sector, as well as the country at large, read the statement.
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The South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) deeply mourns the deaths of four journalists who died in the past week from Covid-19 complications.
SANEF has learnt with great sadness of the passing of Sunday Independent news editor and investigative journalist Solly Maphumulo; Former Cape Argus photographer Enver Essop; resource coordinator in the SABC newsroom in KZN, Ismail Jinnah, and senior political journalist Knowledge Simelane of Ilanga Newspaper in KwaZulu-Natal.
Solly Maphumulo
Sunday Independent news editor Maphumulo died on Tuesday from Covid-19 related complications.
Zingisa Mkhuma, Sunday Independent editor, said Solly’s death was a tragic loss both for her family and the journalism fraternity. “I called her soldier because of her ability to investigate and get to the bottom of things.”
Knowledge Simelane is reported to have died on Tuesday in KwaZulu-Natal.
The veteran journalist had been in the industry for almost 40 years, most of which was spent at Ilanga newspapers.
His colleagues remember him for his great sense of humour and his support for Kaizer Chiefs.
A white candle burned at the desk of veteran isiZulu journalist Knowledge Simelane following the announcement of his death on Tuesday.
Simelane, who was known for having a great sense of humour, was with the Durban-based Ilanga newspaper and had worked in the media industry for nearly 40 years.
His co-workers described him as a hardworking person, who travelled the province extensively in search of a good story.