Tributes continue to pour in for Kevin Savage and Barry Ronge, the SA media icons
Tributes continue to pour in for two icons of South African media that have passed away – broadcasters Kevin Savage and Barry Ronge.
Both were well known on the radio for many years while Ronge was known for his many newspaper and magazine articles. Ronge also entertained audiences with his simulcast Sunday breakfast show on 702 and CapeTalk for many years.
Savage
Kevin Savage was known for his golden voice in a vast career spanning many decades.
He will be remembered for his early career on Capital 604 loved by many in a difficult time for this country. Savage then went on to 5FM and beyond known for his extensive music knowledge and he was a mentor to many young broadcasters.
Ronge
Columnist and broadcaster Barry Ronge was known for his movie reviews, his weekly column in the then Star Tonight – where he had served as editor – and his former Sunday Times column, Spit ‘n Polish.
Ronge, aged 74 was also known for his Sunday breakfast show on 702 and CapeTalk, where the audience enjoyed his take on movies and lifestyle features.
In 2014 he was awarded a special lifetime achievement award by the Sunday Times honouring his contribution to South Africa’s cultural life, and in 2015 the Sunday Times announced that the fiction award would be known as the Barry Ronge fiction prize.
Both media personalities have left their marks on the country.
Sad to hear of the passing of these two legends#KevinSavage#BarryRonge
I was always glued to #CapitalRadio listening to Kevin and followed him wherever he went
I consumed everything Barry from his #SpitAndPolish columns to his movie reviews in @SundayTimesZA#LegendsLiveForever pic.twitter.com/neztZxcb7i— DeviSankareeGovender (@Devi_HQ) July 10, 2022
Barry Ronge was a brilliant man, generous mentor, a gifted storyteller who could keep one spellbound for hours. As his co-anchor of many years on Revue Plus he regaled me with history, folklore and pop culture hot off the press. Wordly and refined he was unpretentious … pic.twitter.com/q18BBpWvPW
— @Doreen Morris🇿🇦🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸 (@DoreenMorris) July 9, 2022
I’m so sad to hear Barry Ronge has died. I worked with him at the Sunday Times and he had such a profound influence on me. I still use him as an example when I teach writing. Such a wonderful mind, and an incisive writer and reviewer. And so down to earth. #RIPBarryRonge
— Mandy Collins (@CollinsMandy) July 9, 2022
And now Kevin Savage too. I remember going to interview him once at 5FM – we’d chat in between links. He was wheezing and struggling to speak. Why? Because he was allergic to red wine, but had imbibed some the night before. Said it was totally worth it. 😄 #RIPKevinSavage
— Mandy Collins (@CollinsMandy) July 10, 2022
Such a sore heart tonight. We’ve lost an incredible radio legend. Rest in peace, Kevin Savage. Thank you for the inspiration, for sharing your talent with us and for being the light in our radio world.
— BrownSugar (@UrsulaChikane) July 9, 2022
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