In loving memory of Ronnie Nkabinde

Bongi Ronald Nkabinde, a loving dad, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and cousin, died on March 23 after experiencing a heart attack while driving.
The 70-year-old was known for his work in CanSurvive Cancer Support, an organisation that advocates for cancer awareness and education.
As a survivor of prostate cancer, he used his experience to support and educate others.
In the years when he was the director of CanSurvive, he successfully established multiple support groups initially focusing on men’s health.
Nkabinde was born in Witbank to parents Bridget Mabel McGarry and Charles Nkabinde on February 10, 1952.
He was the eldest of their two sons and one of six siblings, the others being Kenneth, Thembi, their late sister Nomathemba, Nomsa and Vusi.

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After spending most of his childhood and formative schooling years in Mpumalanga, Nkabinde completed his high school education at the Marianhill Catholic School and later went to Ongoye University (University of Zululand) to study law.
He spent most of his early adult life in Brakpan old location, where he met and later married his first wife, Nomalanga Nkabinde.
They were blessed with two daughters, Nomathemba and Nonkululeko.
He later married Hazel. He, however, remained on good terms with both his former spouses.
In his lifetime, Nkabinde held various career positions, including HR specialist, public relations and marketing specialist, spokesperson and mediator.
He worked in many sectors and at companies like Shell South Africa and the SABC, where he worked as a news anchor. He earned his nickname, Nkebs, while working in this position.
He also worked at the Springs Municipality (now the City of Ekurhuleni) and the National Bargaining Council.
He is survived by his children, grandchildren, mother, siblings, nephews, nieces and cousins.

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