1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
10 AUGUST 2020
ANCSTATEMENT ON THE PASSINGOFRADIOPERSONALITYBOB MABENA
The AfricanNational Congresshaslearnedwithgreatshockaboutthe passingof a well renownedradio
personalityandmusicianBobMabena.Indeedthe saddenpassingof Mr Mabenais a sad lossto the
showbizindustryandthe restof radiolovingfansthroughoutthe countryandabroad.
An accomplishedbroadcasterMabenabrightenedmanymorningsthroughhisradioshow onPowerFM.
For years, Mabenahas beena constantpresence inSouthAfricanhomes,tacklingvariousissuesof
national importance withcharm,respectandanall-embracingandinclusivemanner.Itwasthisability
to converse withandentertainall typesof people thatalsomade Mr Mabena a soughtafterpublic
speakerandmasterof ceremonies,jobshe wouldcarryoutwithflair.He will be sadlymissed.
The AfricanNational CongresssendsitscondolencestoMabena'sfamily,friendsandcolleagues,wishing
themstrengthandfortitude duringthisdifficulttime.
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