Tributes pour in for sports anchor David Kekana

Following the news of the passing of SABC sports analyst David Kekana, South Africa took to social media to pay their last respects.

Kekana passed away on Sunday, August 25, at the Milpark hospital, following a long battle against chronic diabetes.

Tributes are pouring in from fans, friends and colleagues of Kekana as South Africa remembers the veteran broadcaster and sports anchor.

Among those paying their respects were Musician and businessman DJ Sbu, comedian Mpho Popps Modikoane, former Metro FM sportscaster Mpho Letsholonyane and Power FM sports presenter Thabiso TT Tema.

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— djSbuLIVE (@djsbu)

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— Mpho Popps Modikoane (@MphoPopps)

"We have lost a WEALTH of information. A man who knew a lot about sport!! A joker. A fun, loving human being. I’m gutted. #RIPDavidKekana, wrote Mpho Letsholonyane.

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— Mpho Letsholonyane (@M_Letsholonyane)

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— Thabiso TT Tema (@ThabisoTema)

Heartfelt tributes continue to pour in for Kekana:

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— Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA)

So sad to hear this news. #RIPDavidKekana you were such an important voice and a great asset to our public broadcaster. You will be sorely missed 🙏🏾 https://t.co/IqEXDX5SmN

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— Peter Ndoro (@peterndoro)

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— Minister of Transport |Mr Fix 100days (@MbalulaFikile)

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Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of SABC journalist @DavidKekana.

Thoughts are with his family and friends. #RIPDavidKekana pic.twitter.com/9s5jjahWtW

— Oluwashina Okeleji (@oluwashina)

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— Khanyi Magubane (@Khanyi_Magubane)

The family spokesperson Andile Ncube said it had been a difficult time for Kekanas.

"We wish to thank the medical team that attended to him for their medical interventions and unwavering support during David’s stay in hospital. Mr. Kekana is survived by his mother, sister, father and two daughters," he said.

Kekana was a Maths and English teacher at JS Mpanza Primary School in Diepkloof, Soweto, before starting his career in journalism in 1999. 

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