Louis Mazibuko Death | Passed Away | Obituary
Louis Mazibuko Death – Dead: A great loss was made known to InsideEko. As friends and families of the deceased are mourning the passing of their loved and cherished Louis Mazibuko.
Having heard about this great loss, the family of this individual is passing through pains, mourning the unexpected passing of their beloved.
This departure was confirmed through social media posts made by Twitter users who pour out tributes, and condolences to the family of the deceased.
Chairman Kaizer Motaung has extended his heartfelt condolences to Mazibuko family. Motaung reacted with shock to the news of the passing of the legendary former sports journalist Louis Mazibuko. He describes Mazibuko as a scriber par excellence. May his soul rest in eternity!
Chairman Kaizer Motaung has extended his heartfelt condolences to Mazibuko family. Motaung reacted with shock to the news of the passing of the legendary former sports journalist Louis Mazibuko. He describes Mazibuko as a scriber par excellence. May his soul rest in eternity! pic.twitter.com/JnaF0ugfm9
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Veteran journalist Louis Mazibuko dies: Former sports writer Louis “Figo” Mazibuko has passed on. He died on Wednesday afternoon at Mulberton Hospital in Alberton, his daughter Zozo confirmed to SowetanLive
Veteran journalist Louis Mazibuko dies: Former sports writer Louis “Figo” Mazibuko has passed on. He died on Wednesday afternoon at Mulberton Hospital in Alberton, his daughter Zozo confirmed to SowetanLive. In a decades-long career which started in the… https://t.co/0qNuCiJV33 pic.twitter.com/Fp2TLex32E
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I am saddened by the passing of Louis Figo Mazibuko,a passionate sports writer in his time before retirement,one person i enjoyed working with at Sunday World,death be not proud. RIP
I am saddened by the passing of Louis Figo Mazibuko,a passionate sports writer in his time before retirement,one person i enjoyed working with at Sunday World,death be not proud. RIP 🙏 💔😭 pic.twitter.com/B5HJYI8733
— 30/10 Lehakwe la…🖤💚💛 (@soniamotaung) July 9, 2020
Former sports writer Louis “Figo” Mazibuko has passed on. He died on Wednesday afternoon at Mulberton Hospital in Alberton, his daughter Zozo confirmed to SowetanLive.In a decades-long career which started in the 1970s, Mazibuko worked for several newspapers including The World, Sunday Times and Sunday World.
A passionate speaker, more like his writing, Mazibuko was also known as Mshikashika by his colleagues. He started getting sick on Sunday.
“He became serious on Tuesday that is why today (Wednesday) we decided to take him to hospital because he was getting worse. He was taken to hosptial in an ambulance and he was still speaking. He died just when doctors were starting to attend to him.
“Everything just failed. I will always remember my father for being a sweet father and lovely husband to my mother. He loved his family dearly,” Zozo said.
Those who worked close enough with him, defined Mazibuko as a serious wordsmith. He was also known for his unique sense of humor.
Mazibuko started his journalism journey in the mid-70s, writing for a magazine called Sharp Shoot. He then worked for The World, Soweto News before joining Sunday Times. His last stop was at Sunday World where he worked until his retirement a few years ago.
His friend and former colleague Ali Mphaki said Mazibuko was very good with words.
“When he worked for Sunday Times he really showed his class and the talent he has for writing. I remember that Louis never arrived on time for any live match but when you read his report it will be on point and I still don’t how.”
Seasoned writer and former colleague Don Makatile defined Mazibuko as a writer’s writer of South African football. Makatile said he read Mazibuko’s football reports way before he became a journalist himself.
“Figo wrote about many soccer bosses before they became administrators. He also wrote about big stars such as Ace Ntsolengoe, Jomo Sono and Kaizer Motaung in their soccer playing years. He was passionate about soccer and he contributed in the development of soccer in this country.”
We are still working on getting more details about the death, as family statement on the death is yet to be released.