Condolences messages have been pouring in since the news of the death of the journalist and political analyst on Thursday morning.
Veteran journalist Karima Brown died from Covid-19 complications. The news of her death was confirmed by eNCA, where she used to host The Fix and was a regular political analyst on the channel.
According to the news channel, Brown had been in hospital on a ventilator fighting Covid-19.
[BREAKING NEWS] Journalist Karima Brown dies of COVID-19. Brown hosted ‘The Fix’ on eNCA. She was admitted to hospital with COVID-19. #DStv403 #eNCA pic.twitter.com/qE6Ut51o9y
— eNCA (@eNCA) March 4, 2021
One SA Movement leader Mmusi Maimane said, “This is sad news indeed. I would like to extend my condolences to the family of Karima Brown and to her work colleagues. May her soul rest in peace.”
This is sad news indeed.
I would like to extend my condolences to the family of Karima Brown and to her work colleagues.
May her soul Rest In Peace ??. https://t.co/SDSls4HXkn
— Mmusi Maimane (@MmusiMaimane) March 4, 2021
Action SA leader Herman Mashaba said, “The devastation of Covid-19 continues. My sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Karim Brown. While we certainly had our differences, this is a loss to the journalistic fraternity. May she rest in peace,”.
#Cosatu sends its heartfelt condolences to the family of the host of #TheFix, #KarimaBrown. May her soul rest in peace #HambaKahleKarimaBrown pic.twitter.com/luw2bzaGzK
— @COSATU Today (@_cosatu) March 4, 2021
Brown was remembered by eNCA anchor Dan Moyane when the news broke on Thursday morning.