Condolences to Bongani Njoli’s family and friends who have lost their loved one on Sunday, around 11am due to some health issues. He died at age 52.
Hailing from Langa in Cape Town, the 52-year-old enjoyed having sessions at radio stations including UCT Radio, GoodhopeFM, Heart 104.9fm and Magic 828 AM.
Well-known for being the voice of e.tv’s promotions, Bongani’s voice will be deeply missed.
Who can forget that famous voice saying: “Tonight on e”, “Friday action night”, among other lines?
Njoli’s partner of 21 years, Sharon Lause Mrawuli, said he leaves behind his 24-year-old daughter, Tembisa Bavuma.
Mrawuli revealed that Njoli had been “forgotten” in recent years. She also added that this include some people who forgot about him, especially e.tv.
She added: “I will miss his voice, of course, his smile too. He was my only friend, we hung out a lot together and listen to his old-school music. He wasn’t a person who held grudges, he was so humble. When he loved, it showed.
“His mom is still alive and she’s 92, the family is not okay.
“One of Njoli’s former colleagues said: “For about 17 years, he was the official voice of e.tv.“
People loved his promos on TV. Then over the last few years he really struggled to get work, radio stations ghosted him and he was desperate.