#heartbreakingNews Rest in peace to former colleague, Bra Willie Matlawa, who used to anchor the Sepedi News on SABC 2. What a truly kind and grounded person he was—showing respect to everyone, whether young or old. Some of us were lucky enough to have worked alongside such a remarkable figure 🙌🏽.
I recall a day when there was a protest happening, and I was summoned to read the news. When I arrived, everyone was upset because the goal was to ensure the bulletin didn’t air (which I had no idea about—I would’ve never agreed if I’d known). Despite the tension, Ntate Matlawa was the only one who stood up for me, saying, “But Palesa wasn’t aware, handle the issue, not her.”
Rest in peace, Ma-Willies, as I used to call him affectionately 🕊️.The SABC announced on Tuesday, 1 October that the legendary Sepedi newsreader Willie Matlawa has passed away.

 

 

 

 

 

“The SABC is deeply saddened by the passing of William “Bra Willie” Matlawa. His immense contribution to the entertainment industry will forever be remembered. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Matlawa family, friends and fans,” says the broadcaster.
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The seasoned newsreader was a broadcaster for 40 years before retiring in 2023.

Fans of Matlawa took to social media to pay tribute to the seasoned newsreader.

SABC VIEWERS PAY TRIBUTE TO NEWSREADER

@wakapalesaa: “I grew up watching him. Oh man, rip bra Willie.”

@JohnsonAwalle: “Ohhh no. May he rest in peace, this is enough. We’ve been losing too many people this year.”

@Tubatse_Noko: “September just had to claim one more

celebrity before it ends. May his soul rest in peace.”

@missqueenkc: “He was just starting to enjoy retirement. RIP Bra Willie”

@Sli_Simelane: “September really did not come play but to rather claim lives. May all the wonderful souls rest in peace.”