Entertainment

Radio Giant Grant Shakoane has died #RIPGrantShakoane

Earlier this morning, renowned South African broadcaster Tim Modise tweeted that he’d just learnt from Wilson Nkosi about the passing of legendary broadcaster the ‘Gentle Giant’ Grant Shakoane.

I’ve just learned from Wilson Nkosi that ‘the Gentle Giant’ Grant Shakoane has passed on. Like many of us and his friends, I’m saddened by the news. I extend my sympathies to Ausi Albertina & family. I wish you strength. Modimo a le fodise.

Grant Shakoane

The week prior, Tim Modise had tweeted that the veteran was battling a serious condition in a Johannesburg hospital and had asked the nation to join in prayer. Our friend & big brother, the radio ‘gentle giant’ Grant Shakoane is in serious condition at one of the hospitals in Joburg. His wife informs me that he’s been in this battle for a while. Join me in praying for his recovery. We love you.

Ntate Shakoane has been credited with introducing Soul and RnB music to South African radio and coming up with phrases that are now frequently used in radio through his iconic show, the GS Connection on Metro FM. He’s been in the industry for more than 35 years and inspired the voices we now hear on the radio today.

Grant Shakoane

Heartbroken by the news, sports broadcaster Robert Marawa sent his thoughts and prayers to the Shakoane family. “Thoughts and prayers to Ausi Albertina and her loving Family!! Such a deeply sad and emotional time for one who was so deeply loved and appreciated by many.

In other news – Couple goals: Murdah Bongz surprises bae DJ Zinhle with the sweetest gift ever

Black Motion member Murdah Bongz, has surprised his bae DJ Zinhle with a gift that brightened her day.

Murdah Bongz and DJ Zinhle

The DJ shared her “amazing” and “thoughtful” gift with her followers on Instagram. The gift is a big portrait of her created by Haley Pretorius. Learn more

Source: Zalebs