Zuma extends condolences on death of SABC journo Kgomotso Sebetso

Senior SABC TV journalist Kgomotso Sebetso, who was part of the SABC team covering the Presidency and President Jacob Zuma, passed away this morning, Monday, 9 May 2011, following a car crash last night. The president has extended his heartfelt condolences to Sebetso's family.

Said Zuma in a statement issued by the Presidency: "We have learnt with great shock of the tragic and sudden passing of Mr Sebetso. This is a great loss for the journalism profession and a great loss for the country.

"Mr Sebetso conducted himself professionally and took his task of imparting information and knowledge to South Africans and beyond very seriously. Many young people who want to be journalists looked up to him because of his proficiency in his craft.

"As the Presidency, we will miss his efficiency and his thoroughness; we will miss his affability as well as his dedication to his country and its people. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and his colleagues at the SABC."

Bizcommunity.com also extends condolences to Sebetso's family, friends and colleagues.

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