Radio Star Babongile Sikhonjwa’s Final Moments Revealed By Friend

Radio personality Babongile Sikhonjwa’s final moments before he passed away have been revealed by his friend. As tributes pour in, a close friend has come forward to share poignant details of the star’s final hours, dispelling rampant online speculation about the nature of his death.

Haslam Maenzanise, who describes himself as Sikhonjwa’s closest confidant, has revealed that the entertainer was spending the weekend at his home. The two friends shared a quiet evening together, a picture of normalcy that makes the subsequent tragedy all the more shocking.

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Babongile Sikhonjwa’s Final Moments Revealed By Friend

“We were playing cards in the early hours before 1am,” Maenzanise recounted. “I left him at around 3am and checked up on him in the morning, but he didn’t respond, prompting me to rush him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.”

In the immediate aftermath of the news, social media was awash with unsubstantiated claims that Sikhonjwa had collapsed suddenly. Maenzanise was quick to address these rumours, setting the record straight and pleading for respect for the grieving family. He paid a simple yet powerful tribute to his lost friend, stating,

“He was my top shutter [best friend].”

A Family’s Heartbreaking Request For Privacy

The Sikhonjwa family confirmed the devastating loss in an official statement, expressing their profound grief. They remembered Babongile as “a pillar of strength, love, and wisdom whose presence touched the lives of all who knew him.”

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In their time of immense sorrow, the family has appealed for privacy.

“During this time of immense grief and adjustment, the family respectfully requests privacy as they mourn their loss and make the necessary arrangements,” the statement read. They acknowledged the public’s support, adding, “The family thanks you for your understanding, compassion, and for respecting their need for space during this difficult period.”