- Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa says he is saddened at the passing of sports broadcaster Sandile kaNqose.
- The former eNews and eTV sports presenter died on Monday, at the age of 42.
- He worked at eNCA in 2008 as a freelancer before joining the channel on a permanent basis in 2009.
Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa is deeply saddened at the death of sport broadcaster Sandile kaNqose.
The former eNews and eTV sports presenter died on Monday, at the age of 42, the channel confirmed.
Mthethwa described kaNqose as a die-hard sports fan, who had an insatiable passion for broadcasting.
The sports ministry said kaNqose worked at eNCA in 2008 as a freelancer before joining the channel on a permanent basis in 2009.
Among many highlights during his time at eNCA, kaNqose was part of the team that covered the Springboks' arrival and trophy tour, after they won the 2019 World Cup, and he was an analyst on the eNCA Saturday and Sunday sport shows.
"The flame of Sandile's candle burnt out too soon. He was a young man, who colleagues describe as a consummate gentleman, always helpful, jovial and humorous. He will be remembered as a good soul, who was radiant and full of life, and who delivered sports bulletins with the utmost professionalism."
Tributes are continuing to pour in for kaNqose.
The cause of death has not been announced.