Renowned journalist dies
The 51-year-old Ntutu was found dead in his apartment in Kenilworth south of Johannesburg on Sunday.
TRIBUTES have poured in for renowned South African journalist Zola Ntutu who died this week after a long illness.
The 51-year-old Ntutu was found dead in his apartment in Kenilworth south of Johannesburg on Sunday.
He was a journalist for the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) as their Radio News Johannesburg Assignment Editor.
He was described as being fearless by many who knew him as ‘the General’. His passing sent shock waves through social media and saw many offering their condolences.
Ntutu joined the SABC in the 1990s and covered the TRC commission at that time.
The SABC News room is so dull this morning. . What a cool, easy yet dedicated guy He was. RIP Grootman. #ZolaNtutu pic.twitter.com/F0qbL0apVc
— Mnqobi Nxumalo (@mnqobi_nxumalo) August 21, 2017
Deepest condolences to the family of Zola Ntutu and his colleagues at the SABC. MHSRIP. https://t.co/TQt1jeUc18
— Prince Cloete (@princecloete) August 21, 2017
The National Press Club extends its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of veteran journalist Zola Ntutu. https://t.co/KspBaRo2IP
— National Press Club (@npclub) August 21, 2017
Missing #ZolaNtutu a great person who left too soon. Only fond memories. #RIP https://t.co/rbxzROAd7a
— Steven Lang (@Steven_Lang) August 22, 2017
Communications Minister Dlodlo mourns passing of SABC veteran journalist Ntutu #AyandaDlodlo #ZolaNtutu #SABC https://t.co/C5rujDZ9AG
— Weekly Xposé (@WeeklyXpose) August 22, 2017
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