Communications Committee Chairperson saddened by the passing of veteran broadcaster, Mr Dumile Mateza
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications, Mr Boyce Maneli, is saddened to learn about the untimely passing of a veteran broadcaster Mr Dumile Mateza.
Mr Maneli has expressed his sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Mateza family, friends and colleagues in sports, as well as the broadcasting fraternity. “Mr Mateza demonstrated his passion for broadcasting when he was interviewed by the committee for the position of a Board member of the Media Development and Diversity Agency in May 2020. It became clear that as a seasoned sports broadcaster, Mr Mateza also aspired to develop talent at the community media level.”
Mr Maneli further said that Mr Mateza will always be remembered for his indelible contribution to the broadcasting fraternity, which inspired many of today’s talent.
“Once again, we express our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues in the broadcasting space. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” said Mr Maneli.
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