By: Natasha Archary
Tributes are pouring in for veteran South African sports commentator Dumile Mateza who died on Tuesday.
The 62-year old Mateza succumbed to his long fight with cancer. His family confirmed the news in a statement issued to TimesLive.
“The Mateza family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to all who carried them during the time Dumile was fighting for his life. When a loved one passes on, we are never prepared for the pain and grief. Lala ngoxolo Nala.”
Dumile Mateza was one of the country’s best rugby, soccer and boxing commentators. His passing has meant a big loss for the broadcasting industry.
Mateza was born in Kareedouw in the Eastern Cape, and started his career as a sports commentator in the 1980s.
Many sportsmen and women have sent messages of condolences and dedicated tributes to him.
Mateza was popular for his tri-language commentary, being fluent in IsiXhosa, Afrikaans and English.
One of his most popular sporting moment was during the 1995 Rugby World Cup, when he managed the commentary in Afrikaans.
Fellow sports journalist, Romy Titus shared that she had so many memories, chats and debates with the legendary broadcaster, “all in the name of sports.”
Investigative news show, Carte Blanche shared that Dumile Mateza was a loved voice in SA homes for decades.
Fellow colleague of his at the SABC, Khanyi Magubane said that she was, “Saddened to hear of the untimely passing of veteran and iconic broadcaster and commentator. He was a wonderful colleague for many years during my tenure at SABC. Thank you for your passion and great influence on vernacular language broadcasting.”
Condolences go out to his wife, children and family.
In other news: A pregnant woman gives birth on a plane
Veteran SA sports commentator Dumile Mateza dies at 62
By: Natasha Archary
Tributes are pouring in for veteran South African sports commentator Dumile Mateza who died on Tuesday.
The 62-year old Mateza succumbed to his long fight with cancer. His family confirmed the news in a statement issued to TimesLive.
Dumile Mateza was one of the country’s best rugby, soccer and boxing commentators. His passing has meant a big loss for the broadcasting industry.
Mateza was born in Kareedouw in the Eastern Cape, and started his career as a sports commentator in the 1980s.
Many sportsmen and women have sent messages of condolences and dedicated tributes to him.
Mateza was popular for his tri-language commentary, being fluent in IsiXhosa, Afrikaans and English.
One of his most popular sporting moment was during the 1995 Rugby World Cup, when he managed the commentary in Afrikaans.
Fellow sports journalist, Romy Titus shared that she had so many memories, chats and debates with the legendary broadcaster, “all in the name of sports.”
Investigative news show, Carte Blanche shared that Dumile Mateza was a loved voice in SA homes for decades.
Fellow colleague of his at the SABC, Khanyi Magubane said that she was, “Saddened to hear of the untimely passing of veteran and iconic broadcaster and commentator. He was a wonderful colleague for many years during my tenure at SABC. Thank you for your passion and great influence on vernacular language broadcasting.”
Condolences go out to his wife, children and family.
In other news: A pregnant woman gives birth on a plane
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