Sadness as Zanele Mbokazi Dies of Lung Cancer at 52

Ukhozi FM presenter and businesswoman Zanele Mbokazi Nkambule, popularly known simply as Zanele Mbokazi, has died at the age of 52, a few months following her lung cancer diagnosis. The sad news of her passing was announced on Ukhozi FM’s breakfast show by the radio station’s business manager Sbongi Ngcobo, who said the founder of the Crown Gospel Music Awards succumbed to her illness in the early hours of Monday, 12 August, 2024 at a Durban hospital. Zanele’... Read more »
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By Staff Writer On Wednesday, May 8th, 2024

Zanele Mbokazi Diagnosed With Lung Cancer

Ukhozi FM presenter and Crown Gospel Music Awards (CGMA) Founder Zanele Mbokazi (52) has been diagnosed with lung cancer. This shocking announcement was made by her husband Bishop Mpendulo Nkambule on Ukhozi FM... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

Bheka ‘Beekay’ Mchunu Dies Following Illness

Well-known Ukhozi FM presenter and businessman Bheka ‘Beekay’ Mchunu has passed away following an undisclosed illness. The news of his passing was announced in the evening of Tuesday, 12 March 2024 ... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Wednesday, January 31st, 2024

Ukhozi FM Business Manager Sbongi Ngcobo Suspended?

Ukhozi FM business manager has been placed on leave as an investigation into allegations of mismanagement at the radio station continues. This was reported by Isolezwe on Wednesday, 31 January 2024. According t... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, January 1st, 2024

Khuzani Mpungose’s Umjolo Lowo Wins Ukhozi FM’s Song of the Year 2023 Competition

It is now history that Khuzani Mpungose’s Umjolo Lowo, which received 993 667 votes, is Ukhozi FM’s song of the year 2023. Fan favourite Paris by Mthandeni Manqele & Lwah Ndlunkulu came in seco... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Sunday, December 31st, 2023

What Will Be Ukhozi FM’s Song of the Year 2023?

The day has come for the world to know South Africa’s best song of the year 2023, as decided by the listeners of uKhozi FM, the largest radio station in the country. The station released the top ten songs... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Wednesday, December 27th, 2023

Mbongeni Ngema Dies in Car Accident

Legendary playwright, actor and singer-songwriter Mbongeni Ngema has died after being involved in a car accident. This is according to a statement that was released by his family on Wednesday, 27 December 2023.... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Friday, November 10th, 2023

Ukhozi FM Presenter Irvin Sihlophe Dies at 42 After Suffering Major Stroke

Ukhozi FM listeners are reeling in shock following the news of the passing of the station’s long-serving presenter Xolile Irvin Sihlophe, also known as “DJ Amen”. According to the station̵... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Tuesday, July 18th, 2023

End of an Era: 7de Laan Cancelled After 23 Years

South African soap opera 7de Laan has been cancelled after 23 years on our screens. This marks the end of an era for South African television viewers, who have been tuning in to the show since it first aired in... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Wednesday, June 29th, 2022

Sbu Buthelezi Fired From Ukhozi FM

Veteran Ukhozi FM presenter Sbu Buthelezi has been fired from the station following allegations that he defrauded his clients of their hard-earned money through his investment business. Buthelezi’s dismis... Read more »