Hot 102.7FM broadcaster Ragani Achary has died

Hot 102.7FM is mourning the passing of Ragani Achary, who succumbed to Covid-19 complications on Sunday afternoon. She was 48.

Achary was the station’s head of news and news anchor on Joburg’s Hottest Breakfast, at the time of her passing.
She was also known for her quick wit and for being a key member of Joburg’s Hottest Breakfast. We are thankful for the time we had with her, for her contribution to the station and for her commitment. We will remember her very fondly and miss her.Madurai offered his sympathy to the family and friends of Achary.

“We extend our condolences to her husband Mark, her sons, Bradley and Kiren, whom we will hold in our thoughts and prayers that they may find comfort at this time of immense sadness.
“When I joined eNCA in 2017 she and Mapie had hired me as a newsgatherer. The way she believed in young journalists was out of this world, when you had authority, knowledge, sources and background of your chosen beat all she did was polish the diamond, channel it in the right direction and most important give you 100% support.

“When things went wrong she never threw you under the bus, she endured the stormy weather with you.

HOT 102.7FM is sad to announce that the station’s Head of News and News Anchor on Joburg’s Hottest Breakfast, Ragani Achary passed away due to COVID-19 this afternoon. https://t.co/KtYoDDtz3U pic.twitter.com/okMvFwLKfE

— HOT102.7FM (@Hot1027FM) August 15, 2021

“Thank you for believing in young people, thank you for granting us an opportunity when many were afraid to do so. You’ve always been a supportive boss throughout the years. May the Lord Almighty be with your two boys and husband.

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