Popular radio presenter who made his name popular on Radio Bantu which is now called Ukhozi FM, Sokesimbone “Sox” Kubeka will be laid to rest today.
Kubheka age 83 passed away on Monday, will be buried at the Fourways Memorial Cemetery in Randburg Gauteng after the service which is currently underway at Cosmo City Extension 5, Randburg.
Apart from broadcasting, Kubheka also made a name for himself by acting in television shows, including Shaka Zulu (1986), Inkom’ Edla Yodwa (1989), and The Gift (1991)Stay in the Dead.The news his death was revealed on Facebook by his daughter, Dithuso Monare. She said they were shocked by his father’s death because he was still energetic and diligent about going to the gym at Virgin Active.
A music producer who knew the deceased well, Dr. Sipho Sithole, described the deceased as one of the pioneers who held the instrument hot on Radio Bantu during the apartheid years.
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