Fans and friends mourn ‘legendary’ broadcaster Bob Mabena

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His death elicits an outpouring of grief for a colourful, inspirational spirit who touched the heart of his industry

Veteran radio personality Bob Mabena died at the age of 51 on Monday, just more than a month after his grandmother succumbed to Covid-19, plunging his family into further grief and leaving a nation in mourning.

“It is with deep grief and pain that we announce that POWER 98.7 breakfast host, Mr Bob Mabena, passed away this afternoon, Monday 10 August 2020, from cardiac arrest,” said the radio station, confirming the death of a man whose career in the broadcasting business spanned more than 30 years. “The family is coming to terms with his passing and respectfully requests the public to afford them the appropriate space.”..A subscription gives you full digital access to all Times Select content.

 

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