Disbelief as 88-year-old dies after explaining how he survived Covid-19

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Shortly after he inspired thousands of people when he went on video explaining how he had beaten Covid-19, 88-year-old New Brighton resident Kolekile “KK” Kwatsha has died.

Kolekile Kwatsha’s eldest daughter, Nobathembu Kwatsha, says the family is shattered by his death.Kwatsha, who owned KK Butchery in the Port Elizabeth township, died at Netcare Cuyler Hospital on Sunday in Uitenhage, after he was diagnosed with a lung infection.

Family and friends said his death was a huge blow but he would be remembered for his humility and big heart.

 

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