Tributes pours in for late ex-Umhlobo Wenene presenter Luzuko Koti

Condolences are pouring in for the late former Umhlobo Wenene FM presenter Luzuko Koti, who tragically passed away aged 47 years at his home.

It is alleged that he died following a short illness.

South Africans have passed messages of condolences on various social media platforms.

The family has confirmed the passing of the former spokesperson for Nelson Mandela Foundation in a issued media statement on Monday, 21 March.

During his lifetime, he played many roles in media such as being a broadcaster at Umhlobo Wenene, former spokesperson of Nelson Mandela Foundation and recently he was business manager of Channel Africa.

Koti’s family praised him for the commitment he showed the country and Africa through his line of work.

The family spokesperson Nontobeko Mabitsela said on media ” Luzuko lived his life in service of the nation and Africa in all roles he occupied. This is no doubt a devasting moment and a loss of a great patriot,”.

Today we announce the passing away of my dear brother and friend, Luzuko Koti. It's a heavy moment. Yini Badela mfowethu @Luzukokoti pic.twitter.com/VhVFvgnd7O

— Lukhona Mnguni (@LukhonaMnguni) March 21, 2022

Some stars poured Twitter streets with messages of condolences.

Phathu Makwarela said ” I have no words. What a magical human being. Go (well) brother.

https://mobile.twitter.com/PhathuMakwarela/status/1505952910731001862

I'm saddened to learn about the tragic passing of the kind-hearted Luzuko Koti who had a generous spirit & opened doors for many.

My prayers go out to his children & mother who have lost a father, son & a pillar of strength. My sincerest condolences to his loved ones. 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/NnFBo0FNNK

— Tebogo Ditshego (@TebogoDitshego) March 21, 2022

What do I say now LZK? You've broken our hearts Badela. Why you, & why now? Waze wayenza iNdaba Thibase. Strength & courage to all our community, colleagues, friends & family. Masilaleni ngenxeba noxa kulukhuni, kubuhlungu. This hurts so much💔. #LuzukoKoti 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/Ex5eEFwabA

— IG: Asanda.Magaqa 🇿🇦 (@IAmAsandaMagaqa) March 21, 2022

The loss of Luzuko Koti makes me think of the loss of Dr. Sindi. I feel both deeply because in both cases it is not simply a personal loss, but a deep sense that the country has lost people who were invested in collective success and their role in getting us to that. 💔

— Tessa Dooms (@Tessa_Dooms) March 22, 2022

RIP Luzuko Koti 🕊🕊🕊… am saddened by the passing of you Bhadela, it's I knew you personally 💔 pic.twitter.com/IzKpd41fOt

— 🅿🅷🅸🆂🅸🅿🅷🅾 (@SokoyiP) March 21, 2022

The family announced that funeral and memorial service arrangements will be made soon.