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The Citizen
7 hours ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Tributes pour in for sports broadcaster Phumlani Msibi
The passing of football, boxing and horse racing pundit Phumlani Msibi was announced on Friday night Beloved sports broadcaster Phumlani Msibi has passed away at the age of 57. Tributes poured in from across the sporting industry and beyond following the announcement of the sad news on Friday night. From sports personalities to politicians, the dedications to Msibi illustrated the man's special place in the hearts of South Africans. Tributes to Msibi Msibi began his career at the South African Broadcasting Corporation before moving over to Multichoice's Supersport. Supersport CEO Rendani Ramovha acknowledged Msibi's sterling reputation and professionalism in a tribute late on Friday night. 'Msibi's loss will be felt not just by the broadcaster and the football fraternity, but by the whole sporting community at large. We are gravely saddened by his passing,' stated Ramovha. A feature of local and continental football coverage, as well as one of the premier voices of South African boxing, Msibi was also an avid horse racing pundit. 'Thoughts please' Fellow broadcaster Thomas Kwenaite shared a touching message on social media for his departed colleague. 'This is farewell but a heartfelt goodbye to a wonderful soul and former colleague Phumlani Msibi who sadly left these shores on Friday evening following a short illness. Go prepare a studio for when we arrive, then ask us…'Your Thoughts please?' Hamba kahle Msibi, rest easy,' posted Kwenaite. Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton Mackenzie added his voice to the social media tributes. 'My deepest and most sincerest condolences to the Msibi family. Mooi loop Grootman,' stated the minister. The EFF also shared a short message to acknowledge the broadcaster's lasting contribution. 'The EFF sends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of legendary sports anchor Phumulani Msibi following his passing. May his soul rest in eternal peace,' the part stated. Professional footballer Michael Morton expressed the sentiments that all those who sat across from Msibi can attest to. 'Rest in peace Mr Msibi. Fortunate to have crossed your path and to have had the privilege of meeting you and being interviewed by you. Top top man…you will be sorely missed,' Morton posted on X. NOW READ: Gayton McKenzie says he's 'gonna fight very hard' for at least one Bok game to be broadcast to everyone
The South African
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Julius Malema's EFF pays tribute to commentator Phumlani Msibi
Julius Malema's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has posted its condolences to the family and friends of sports anchor Phumlani Msibi. Msibi passed away on Friday at the age of 57 after a short illness. He was a renowned football and boxing commentator and presenter, best known for his phrase 'Coach, thoughts please?' The EFF's social media post read: 'The EFF sends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of legendary sports anchor Phumulani Msibi following his passing. May his soul rest in eternal peace.' Born on 15 December 1967 in Durban, Phumlani Msibi was a passionate and supremely talented storyteller, with a penchant for live football and boxing commentary and analysis. In his decades-long and storied broadcasting career, his iconic phrase, 'Coach, thoughts please?' upped the intrigue for viewers in post-match interviews and became iconic in the football fraternity. He started at SuperSport as a ring announcer with the late boxing promoter, Mzi Mnguni, in the late 1990s before becoming a seasoned boxing commentator, becoming the first to commentate in isiZulu and English on the sports broadcaster. Msibi soon embedded himself in the football sphere, becoming one of the faces and voices of football on SuperSport following the acquisition of the Premier Soccer League (PSL) broadcast rights in 2007. This proved a pivotal point in his career, whereby Msibi grew his repertoire, immersing himself in all things football on SuperSport, whether live or on magazine programming. His clever use of language, whether isiZulu or English, endeared him to viewers across the continent, while his humility made his interviewees comfortable in front of camera. He became SuperSport's 'Mr Versatile', featuring on popular football magazine shows, Super Saturday and Soccer Africa, as well as doing his bespoke storytelling through 'Mzansi Legends', where he interviewed people such as Dr Irvin Khoza, the PSL and Orlando Pirates chairman; Dr Kaizer Motaung senior, chairman of Kaizer Chiefs; the late Thomas Madigage and many other legendary football personalities. As synonymous as he was with football and boxing, Msibi also punched above his weight when it came to horse racing. SuperSport CEO Rendani Ramovha paid tribute to Msibi: 'Msibi was one of the most beloved sports commentators SuperSport has ever had. He had a reputation as an outstanding professional, well-respected by his peers and colleagues and a respected family man. 'On behalf of SuperSport and the MultiChoice family, we'd like to express our heartfelt condolences to the Msibi family following this great loss. Msibi's loss will be felt not just by the broadcaster and football fraternity but by the whole sporting community at large. We are gravely saddened by his passing.' Before joining SuperSport, Msibi honed his broadcast skills with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. Post your condolences below, by … ? Leaving a comment below, or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
9 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
RIP: Tributes pour in for Phumlani Msibi
Phumlani Msibi is undoubtedly one of the most legendary sports presenters this country has ever produced, with the popular figure having become a household name for so many through his colourful football and boxing commentary and analysis. Sadly, the news broke on Friday night that the broadcaster had passed away after a short illness. He was 57. Msibi was widely known as one of the faces and voices of sport on SuperSport over the better part of the last two decades, working across football, boxing and even horse racing. Before joining SuperSport, Msibi honed his broadcast skills with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). SuperSport CEO Rendani Ramovha paid tribute to Msibi: 'Msibi was one of the most beloved sports commentators SuperSport has ever had. He had a reputation as an outstanding professional, well-respected by his peers and colleagues and a respected family man. 'On behalf of SuperSport and the MultiChoice family, we'd like to express our heartfelt condolences to the Msibi family following this great loss. Msibi's loss will be felt not just by the broadcaster and football fraternity but by the whole sporting community at large. We are gravely saddened by his passing.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
18 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Legendary commentator Phumlani Msibi dies
Legendary South African sports commentator, presenter and anchor Phumlani Msibi, has died. In a social media post late on Friday evening, his employer SuperSport confirmed that Msibi had passed away. 'Our heartfelt condolences go to his family, friends and colleagues following this great loss,' the post read. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
4 days ago
- The Citizen
Hijacking syndicate: 3 arrested in Gauteng
A joint law enforcement operation successfully intercepted members of a hijacking syndicate in Evaton West, Gauteng, over the weekend. Law enforcement units from CII Gauteng, Sedibeng Tracking Unit, Sedibeng Flying Squad, Gauteng Traffic Police High Priority Crimes and Internal Affairs and the Sedibeng Infrastructure Unit D Shift intercepted a vehicle hijacking syndicate operating between Randfontein and Evaton West over the weekend. Police spokesperson Constable Thulisile Msibi says the operation was launched following intelligence received from an informant, which indicated that suspects who had hijacked a vehicle in Randfontein were transporting it to Evaton West to be 'cooled off' and later sold to an unknown buyer in the area. Sedibeng Ster reports that the syndicate was reportedly using a white Audi as an escort vehicle, while a red VW Polo was identified as the hijacked vehicle. The team intercepted the suspects on Moakedi Street in Evaton West. 'Upon arrival, one suspect was found inside the red Polo, which was later confirmed to be hijacked [in] a case opened in Mohlakeng. [Other] suspects were discovered in the white Audi, that was 'escorting' the stolen vehicle,' Msibi says. Police recovered one unlicensed firearm with its serial number filed off and 19 rounds of live ammunition inside the Audi. All three suspects were arrested and charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, and possession of a hijacked vehicle. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
