Nondumiso Shazi who was host of Ukhozi FM’s Sunday school show ‘Vumelani Abantwana Bezekimi’ has passed away at 33.

Ukhozi FM Mourns the Loss of Nondumiso Shazi: Cause of Death Revealed

The South African radio community is in mourning following the untimely passing of Ukhozi FM presenter Nondumiso Shazi, who hosted the beloved Sunday school show Vumelani Abantwana Beze Kimi. Shazi, only 33 years old, passed away on Thursday, 21 November, at Addington Hospital in Durban after battling persistent headaches and tremors for a month.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND CONFIRMATION

SABC spokesperson Mmoni Seapolelo expressed deep sorrow on behalf of the broadcaster, highlighting Shazi’s contribution to the station and her meaningful role in fulfilling the SABC’s public service mandate.

“Shazi started working at the SABC in June 2023. She has played a meaningful role in fulfilling the SABC’s public service mandate from a programming perspective. She will be deeply missed by her colleagues, friends, and listeners of the station. It must be noted that she did not collapse at work as alleged,” clarified Seapolelo.

Shazi is the fifth Ukhozi FM presenter to pass away in recent years, following the losses of Bonga Ndaba, Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule, Bheka “Beekay” Mchunu, and Irvin Sihlophe.

MEMORIAL DETAILS PENDING

Details about Shazi’s memorial and funeral arrangements will be announced in the coming days.

SOCIAL MEDIA REACTIONS

South Africans have taken to social media to express their condolences, shock, and suspicions regarding the frequent deaths at Ukhozi FM.

• @SokisiOfficial: “Ukhozi FM is cursed, you can say whatever, but that radio station has a big problem. One day we shall discuss it as a country.”

• @Mokgaladii: “So many deaths on that radio station. Some presenters lost their voice on air while doing links, some collapsed while doing their shows. Kuningi shame.”

• @StheC_: “Something is going on at Ukhozi FM. My sister was just saying how a lot of their presenters have passed this year. May her soul rest in peace.”
• @JuniorMbatha: “Damn… she had one of the best Sunday school shows on radio.”

Others brought up spiritual beliefs and conspiracies:

• @shibbsrobert: “I once saw an article on social media, one sangoma saying that station needs to be cleansed. Because two people will die this year. May she R.I.P. Sisi.”
• @LoyisoTolo: “Everyone is obsessed with sangomas in South Africa. Even I, myself, can predict that one person will die in South Africa today, and that comes to pass. I’m already considered a strong sangoma.”

A LEGACY REMEMBERED

Listeners and colleagues have highlighted Shazi’s positive impact, especially through her role as a host of the much-loved Vumelani Abantwana Beze Kimi. Her energy, compassion, and contribution to Ukhozi FM have left an indelible mark on South African radio.

As the nation waits for further details on her memorial, Shazi will be remembered not only as a talented radio personality but also as someone who touched the lives of many with her dedication to her craft. May her soul rest in peace.