MEC Mazibuko pays tribute to sports media great, Mzimasi Mgebisa
Gauteng MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Faith Mazibuko pays tribute to former Sunday Times journalist and television sports analyst Mzimasi ‘Mzi’ Mgebisa, who passed away on Tuesday at Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in Johannesburg after kidney failure.
“It is with heartfelt sorrow and pain that I learned of the passing of Mzimasi Mgebisa. Mzi played a significant role in educating our nation about sport, especially the football industry. A well-spoken, funny and a happy soul, Mgebisa always gave his opinions without fear or favour. He played his part in both print and broadcast media and has opened doors for young up and coming journalists to look upon his work as an inspiration and motivation to follow on his footsteps”.
“He will be greatly missed. May his soul rest in peace, his legacy continue be an inspiration and may his family find strength in the support from the sports media fraternity and the nation at large.” concludes MEC Mazibuko.
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