South Africans learnt with great sadness that television personality Akhumzi Jezile passed away in a fatal car accident on Saturday morning at the age of 29.
Akhumzi was well known for his role as a presenter on YO.TV and later became a producer on the popular music show Live Amp on SABC 1.
Here’s what South Africans had to say about the sad news:
We’re saddened to hear the news of the tragic and sudden passing of multitalented actor, producer, TV & radio presenter, Akhumzi Jezile. We’ll miss his exhilarating energy, passion & appreciation of Africa culture, which inspired him to learn most of our languages. #RIPAkhumzi pic.twitter.com/RdL0rcuGA4
— Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) April 28, 2018
What a loss. What a talent. He was literally the rising star of television royalty. So many people will feel a massive loss, so sorry to his family and friends and work friends who became his family. Askies nxesi Guys. Rest In Peace Akumzi.
— Anele Mdoda (@Anele) April 28, 2018
The good die young. Rest in Peace fellow South Africans. You had so much to live for. Yet your precious lives were taken away so soon. May your souls rest in eternal peace. #RIPAkhumzi pic.twitter.com/IhKMPvYSPY
— RIPAkhumziZabalazaSiyasanga (@djsbu) April 28, 2018
????? no words, it hurts too much #ripakhumzi
— Tumi Morake✊??? (@tumi_morake) April 28, 2018