Veteran radio personality Xolani Gwala has died at the age of 44 after succumbing to a lengthy battle with cancer.
The family confirmed the news on Friday on 702.
In September 2017, Xolani confirmed that he had been diagnosed with colon cancer during an interview on 702.
Chatting to Stephen Grootes at the time, Xolani said that the cancer was “quite advanced”.
“After thorough investigations, they found that I have colon cancer which was advanced. Quite advanced.” The
presenter admitted that the diagnosis was sudden and unexpected, saying
that he was gearing up for a fight. “It’s going to be a very difficult
fight, and a long fight. But I am ready for a fight.”
After being
off air for a few months, the popular personality managed to combat the
disease, returning to the airwaves in August of 2018, and during an
on-air interview with Azania Mosaka, said he was doing “very, very
good.”
Originating from the small town of Impendle outside of
Pietermaritzburg, Xolani had more than two decades of experience in
broadcasting. His experience in the industry includes working as a
reporter, news anchor, producer, talk show host and current affairs
presenter and spans across radio and television.
Mzansi people have taken to social media to send condolences to the family and friends of the seasoned broadcaster.
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