RIP Mzansi in Shock as High-Profile SABC journalist Dies ‘Mysteriously’

By anoos On Nov 8, 2022

RIP Mzansi in Shock as High-Profile SABC journalist Dies ‘Mysteriously’

South Africans have reacted with great shock at the sudden passing of one of the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s highly-rated journalists, who sadly died early this afternoon.

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According to reliable sources close to the Sunday World, Pearl Shongwe, who works alongside Tbo Touch on Radio Metro FM’s afternoon drive, was reportedly found dead at her luxurious apartment in Johannesburg.

Photo: SABC News

It is understood that she was found unresponsive face-down by her neighbours, and thus far, the cause of her death has not been determined, as she did not appear to have any bruises or injuries to suggest that they could have been foul play.

“At the moment all I can say is that no injuries were found. It appears that she might have died of natural causes. She was found lying on her bed face down,” a source revealed to Sunday World.

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The 35-year old Soweto born former model, had been making huge strides on the airwaves in recent years, she made her name on the SABC’s MorningLive show on weekends, which ultimately earned her the newsreader gig when the SABC reshuffled its pack in April, as she replaced Lindi Serame.

Photo: SowetanLIVE – Pearl with her Touch Down team.

Meanwhile, South Africans have expressed their heartfelt condolences to her family, with some remembering her for her infectious laugh and bubbly character, while others lamented the fact that her life was beginning to shape quite well when death befallen.

The OnlineNewzBible team sends its most sincere condolences to Shongwe’s family, may her soul repose peacefully. Death be not proud.