The African National Congress has expressed shock over the passing of renowned South African radio personality and musician Bob Mabena. Mabena brightened mornings for many years through his radio show on PowerFM. He was able to converse with and entertain all types of people with charm, respect and an inclusive manner. This ability also made him a sought after public speaker and master of ceremonies. The ANC sends its condolences to Mabena's family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time.

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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ISSUED BY THE AFRICAN NATIONALCONGRESS
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