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Much-loved television presenter Pearl Shongwe has been remembered for her infectious laugh and for inspiring others.

Image: SABCMuch-loved television presenterFriends, colleagues and family attended a memorial service in her memory at the SABC’s headquarters in JohannesburgThe late Metro FM and sports news personality was found dead in a her PoloFields Midrand home last Thursday.In the past week, South Africans have been calling SABC radio stations to express their sadness following her passing.Her passing has been described as a loss to broadcasting and to South African youth.

SABC Head of Local Productions, Lala Tuku says: “Pearl’s passion and dedication set her apart from many of her peers. When we were looking for an onscreen replacement for ‘One Day Leader’, Pearl became the natural choice.”She was a news presenter on various SABC news programmes including ‘Weekend Live’.Her colleagues described her as a great broadcaster who will be remembered for her hard work and determination.

Metro FM’s Moeti ‘MoFlava’ Tsiki says: “She was on radio and television, she did everything and that’s not something everyone can do. She was excellent.” Morning Live’s Simphiwe Ncongwane says: “I’m still finding it incredibly difficult to accept that she is no more. She was more than just a work wife, she was a baby sister and friend. But for our sake and the family it’s important to release her.”In a poem, her sister, Nonhlanhla paid a loving tribute: “Your heart can be empty because you cannot see her. Or you can be full of love that she shared with you.

Pearl’s aunt, Zinhle Nene had this to say: “she didn’t just have a beautiful face but a beautiful heart. The first person to give me a kiss when I came back from KwaZulu-Natal was Ntombifuthi.”

 

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I wonder what really happened ...I am distraught, such young life, lost at its prime....Kubi....Lala ngoxolo Sisi....

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