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| Eddie Zondi leaves behind his wife Phakamile.(Sthembiso Sithole) |
The 083 Sports@6 presenter Robert Marawa says Zondi was not just a colleague but also a friend. "I only got here this morning from Brazil. I was on World Cup duty and when you hear news like this, any form of duty comes to an end. The only duty you have is to support the family," says Marawa who also works for SuperSport.
Zondi passed away on Monday morning on the way to hospital after complaining of chest pains.
On Thursday, SABC and Metro FM held a special memorial service for Zondi who presented the Romantic Repertoire on Sundays between 3 and 6pm. The service attended by members of the public took place at Standard Bank Arena in Johannesburg.
Speaker after speaker paid homage to Zondi. Metro FM presenter Wilson B Nkosi described the radio icon as someone who had a big heart.
Programme director at the memorial, Nothemba Madumo, said Zondi should be remembered for the person he was "and how he touched every one of us. Because everyone has a different experience with Eddie."
She added, "He spread a lot of love, compassion and caring."
His daughters Khanyisile, Zetheme and Siphesihle shared memories that they had with their father. Siphesihle described his father as a caring dad who always made time for his family.
Makhosonke as he was affectionately known leaves behind his wife Phakamile.
The 47-year-old radio DJ will be buried at Westpark Cemetery in Johannesburg. His funeral service will be held at University of Johannesburg’s Soweto campus.
Click here to watch live Twitter updates from the memorial serive.
Click here to watch photos from memorial service: (PhotoSnack)
Metro FM dedicated an hour on air to pay tribute to Zondi who passed away on Monday morning. Metro FM's Amon Mokoena and Siphokazi January took the calls from listeners who paid tribute to the renowned radio personality.
Listeners were given a chance to share their memories on the show.
Click below to listen to the full show:
http://iono.fm/e/87651
This article first appeared on SABCNews site. It was done by Sthembiso Sithole.
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