Late veteran broadcaster Kabelo ‘KB’ Molopyane’s family has come out to set the record straight regarding his passing away. They said that the popular radio personality did not pass away from Covid-19 related complications.
Family spokesperson Michael Thakadu confirmed that the multifaceted sportscaster and popular radio personality passed away on Sunday morning following a short illness.
He said Molopyane’s Covid-19 results came back negative.
“The doctors have confirmed he had no Covid-related illnesses,” Thakadu clarified.
“A day before his passing he was conversing, insisting he was feeling better and he will soon be discharged from the hospital,” said Thakadu.
He further expressed his concern regarding social media users spreading the news of Molopyane’s passing even before the family was officially informed.
He urged those who were spreading false information on social media regarding Molopyane’s cause of death to stop, with many stating that he succumbed to Covid-19.
At the time of his passing, Molopyane was presenting the “Le Re Tlhabetse” show on Saturday morning and “Mabaleng” sports show on Motsweding FM.
While the details surrounding Molopyane’s death were not made available immediately, SABC also confirmed his untimely passing on Sunday.
Motsweding FM, where KB hosted various shows since 2002, hosted a virtual memorial service live on all the station’s social media pages, on Tuesday, January 19. Molopyane will be laid to rest on Thursday, in Mahikeng.
