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The SABC expressed its condolences to the family, friends and followers of Winnie Mahlangu on Thursday.
He served as mayor of eThekwini from 1994 to 1996 and later became chairperson of the KwaZulu-Natal Local Government Association.
The 73-year-old former Ukhozi FM station manager and veteran presenter passed away last week from COVID-19 related complications.
‘Bhodloza’ as he was popularly known passed away on Friday following COVID-19-related complications.
This follows a request by the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government.
Details around the cause of his death are yet to be released.
Many were not happy with the results, but the SABC has in previous years maintained that the song of the year across all its TV and radio stations is voted for by fans and audited.