Popular Star FM presenter Babongile Skonjwa dies

The fun-loving media darling, who was a household name on the airwaves and on stage, reportedly succumbed to a short illness in the early hours of Sunday morning. According to unconfirmed reports, Sikhonjwa was rushed to hospital but could not make it.

“He was a larger-than-life character who brought energy wherever he went,” said one heartbroken fan. Authorities and family members were still tight-lipped by the time of going to print, with more details expected to emerge later today.