Former SABC Sepedi newsreader Willie Matlawa has passed away at the age of 67.

 

WILLIE MATLAWA PASSED AWAY
The SABC announced on Tuesday, 1 October that the legendary Sepedi newsreader Willie Matlawa has passed away.

“The SABC is deeply saddened by the passing of William “Bra Willie” Matlawa. His immense contribution to the entertainment industry will forever be remembered. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Matlawa family, friends and fans,” says the broadcaster.

The seasoned newsreader was a broadcaster for 40 years before retiring in 2023.

Fans of Matlawa took to social media to pay tribute to the seasoned newsreader.

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SABC VIEWERS PAY TRIBUTE TO NEWSREADER
@wakapalesaa: “I grew up watching him. Oh man, rip bra Willie.”

@JohnsonAwalle: “Ohhh no. May he rest in peace, this is enough. We’ve been losing too many people this year.”

@Tubatse_Noko: “September just had to claim one more celebrity before it ends. May his soul rest in peace.”

@missqueenkc: “He was just starting to enjoy retirement. RIP Bra Willie”

@Sli_Simelane: “September really did not come play but to rather claim lives. May all the wonderful souls rest in peace.”

@bseoposengwe12: “Going on pension seem like a real problem nowadays. May he rest in eternal peace.”

@Mphol_2709: “Ooh bra Willie, such a kind soul. A moya wa gae o robale ka Kgotso” (May he rest in peace).