Tributes pour in for beloved DJ MaZoe
Tributes have poured in following the death of Umhlobo Wenene FM DJ Zola KasoMajiza.
The death of the radio legend was confirmed on the Ibrakfesi Eyondlayo Ekuseni (BEE) show on Thursday morning by DJ Pastor.
Kaso-Majiza, 67, reportedly died on Wednesday at Life Mercantile Hospital after a short illness.
Station manager Phumzile Mnci said the station had received the news of Kaso-Majiza’s passing with shock and disbelief. “Our sincere condolences to her family, friends and the listeners and staff of UMhlobo Wenene FM.
“South African radio listeners have lost a giant of the air-waves who contributed to nation building through her radio programmes," Mnci said. Mnci said Kaso-Majiza contributed immensely to popularising gospel music – especially the traditional variety, which was now one of the biggest music genres.
“As a person who worked with her for many years I am heartbroken. The station will use its programmes to honour her this week until she is laid to rest," Mnci said.
Former Umhlobo Wenene DJ Putco Mafani took to social media to express his devastation.
“When I arrived at Radio Xhosa as a young 24-year-old broadcaster, MaZoe opened her heart and her older-sister arms, showing me everything I needed to know about the institution namaBhulu ayesiphethe. That was followed by our collaborations on air and outside broadcasts.”
South African radio listeners have lost a giant of the air-waves