SA mourns the death of media personality, Pearl Shongwe

The bubbly media personality was only 35 years, and at the peak of her broadcasting career at the time of her passing on Tuesday, the 8th of November.

The SABC confirmed her death through a statement, and South Africans are reeling from shock as they try to come to terms with the news of her passing.

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Read the statement here:

"SABC 1 will forever be grateful for all Pearl Shongwe has done on the channel." - Thulisile Nhlapo (Acting Head of Channel)#RIPPearlShongwe pic.twitter.com/nD6JgVqXsU
— SABC1 (@Official_SABC1) November 9, 2022

It’s been reported that she was found dead in her Polofields apartment in the North of Johannesburg with no injuries to her body. Investigations are underway.

Condolences are pouring for the late broadcaster, and these are some of the reactions on Twitter.

I'm not okay guys💔 My Sincere Condolences to the family, friends and colleagues. What a loss. She'll be dearly missed.

Thank you for being the star you are. Keep Shining.#RIPPearlShongwe 😢![CDATA[]]>💔![CDATA[]]>🕊️💐 pic.twitter.com/Zd6L6hkp5A
— The O _ #RIPPearlShongwe (@in2rudatweets) November 9, 2022

Listening to I was here by Beyonce and people singing along and saying their send off messages just 💔![CDATA[]]>💔
It feels like we knew her in person 😭![CDATA[]]>😭 we fell in love with her voice
She will be missed@METROFMSA #RIPPearlShongwe pic.twitter.com/p88MtoityT
— 😍MBOMVU😍 (@LIBLOMO) November 9, 2022

The next season of One day leader won't be the same, not seeing you on our screens presenting Daily Thetha hit hard. The SABC news, Metro and all that?? #RIPPearlShongwe 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/OKt5IiLa3Z
— Thapelo Sechogela (@ThapeloSechoge2) November 9, 2022

I worked with her Mom, Mme Thoko in Vereeniging from 2017 till 2019 and I remember how she loved talking about her😭![CDATA[]]>💔 My heartfelt condolences to her and the rest of the family😭![CDATA[]]>💔 #RIPPearlShongwe #WakeUpOnMetroFM @moflavadj @KhutsoTheledi pic.twitter.com/a0rT4SS0Cs
— Modipadi🌱![CDATA[]]>💚 (@tlholo_seroka) November 9, 2022