How Did Pearl Shongwe Die? Obituary, Cause of Death, Funeral

Pearl Shongwe, a metro FM news reader has died.

The news was confirmed with TshisaLIVE on Tuesday.

“The SABC’s Metro FM news presenter Pearl Shongwe has passed away. It’s understood she died at her Polo Fields home north of Johannesburg.” SAfm News on Twitter.

Gauteng police spokesperson Col Noxolo Kweza said: “Midrand police have opened an inquest docket after a 35-year-old woman was found dead today [Tuesday]. The inquest will assist in establishing the cause of death. The woman will only be identified once the family has been notified.”

She was discovered dead in her Polo Fields home.

Soon after a few hours, the family confirmed her passing with “great sadness.” on Tuesday.

“She passed away in her sleep.”

“Our daughter was a celebrated radio broadcaster and TV presenter. Her presence will forever live on in our hearts,” said family spokesperson Khehla Tshabalala in a statement.

Shongwe’s family has asked for privacy to mourn during this difficult time.

Soon after the confirmation, the news of her passing was all over social media.

Economic Freedom Fighters issued a statement on Twitter, reads,

“The EFF sends its condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Metro FM News Reader Pearl Shongwe.

When death visits, it is never pleasant for anyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Shongwe family.

May they be comforted and may her soul rest in peace.”

Shongwe began her career in 2010 at YFM. She spent more than two years as Mo Flava’s co-worker and entertainment reporter at the youth radio station YFM.

She started out as a reporter and voice actor for SABC Sport’s flagship programs, including the kids’ sports show Sports Buzz.

Later, Shongwe identified herself as a sports host on the SABC 24 Hour News channel’s SportsLIVE. She developed her career by working with Simphiwe Ncongwane to host the SABC Morning Live program for the longest time; where she viewed current events and news.

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