'Waking up in a world without Bob is surreal' - Melanie Bala bids farewell to Bob Mabena

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'My mistake was I thought we had time'.

“I will miss you desperately. I’m eternally thankful we met and shared such a special journey,” Mel wrote.TV presenter Melanie Bala has paid tribute to her former co-star and close friend Bob Mabena.Media personality Melanie Bala has penned a heartfelt goodbye to her dear friend Bob Mabena, regretting that they didn't share more time together.Studio MixMelanie was one of the people that most fans had in their thoughts, knowing how she and Bob were friends for decades.

She spoke proudly about the kind man he was, and how he was driven by passion and excellence and always had her back. “We were just two kids from Pretoria, who were having the time of our lives — it just happened to be on the biggest TV music show in the country. From appearances at tiny clubs in small towns, to filling up stadiums in cities, on television and radio, he always had my back.”

She added how shattered she was that he was now gone because, like many other people, she assumed that they still had time.I’m eternally thankful we met and shared such a special journey, that you were unashamedly expressive enough to randomly text 'I love you friend — no reason, just wanted you to know'.

 

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