News anchor Pearl Shongwe's death has come as a shock not only to his family, but to the entertainment world.
Read More: Daily Thetha And Metro FM Anchor Pearl Shongwe Dies
Read More: Daily Thetha And Metro FM Anchor Pearl Shongwe Dies
The Metro FM newsreader passed away at age 35. It is reported that she was found dead on Tuesday afternoon at her home in Polofields north of Johannesburg.
Many celebs have paid tribute to her through moving social media posts. Melody Miya who worked closely with on SABC's talk show, Daily Thetha, is devastated by her untimely passing.
Taking to Twitter he wrote "I need words to help me phantom this…for many reasons I never ignore my phone kanti, it was only to discover it was the announcement of ukushona kwakho MaShongwe, Mtimandze .AwuKodwa sis’wam."TV host took to Instagram to express his sadness over Pearl's death. He shared a video of them talking in the car and captioned it “I don’t even have the words ..just tears and JA okay then . I love you still and thank you for an amazing friendship. Thank you for teaching me about a dream I never knew I had which is to retire in the Midlands.. Pearl .. 100 Silent prayers + 1 ( I prayed to wake up and find out it’s not true ) , rest well my radio Princess.. …”for Metro FM News , I am Pearl Shongwe”
Pitso Mosimane said he was captivated by her true talent "I was blessed with the opportunity to be interviewed by Pearl in June and July this year. Her passion and true talent could not be ignored. Gone too soon. To her family, friends and SABC colleagues, you are in our thoughts. #RIPPearlShongwe."
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