Tributes for late sports commentator, Cebo Manyaapelo
Sports fans, friends and colleagues have been paying their tributes to renowned sports commentator, Cebo Manyaapelo who has died at the age of 50.
Manyaapelo died late yesterday - although a cause of death has not been reported.
The sports commentator has had over 30 years experience in the industry and was currently a broadcaster at the SABC.
The football fraternity has paid their respects with sporting bodies, SuperSport United and Kazier Chiefs leading messages of condolences.
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Colleague, Duane Dell'Oca has on Twitter referred to him as a great man and a blessing to the nation.
See tributes to Manyaapelo below.
The South African Football Association extends its deepest condolences to the friends and family of Legendary Commentator Cebo Manyaapelo. May his soul rest in peace @SPORTATSABC @motswedingfm pic.twitter.com/2SWwlaPrFA
— SAFA.net (@SAFA_net) November 22, 2017
RIP to SABC sports commentator Cebo Manyaapelo. We shall remember you ka your phrase: FOOTBALL HAS NO THEREFORE - It was nice working with you Big Man. Go well! pic.twitter.com/frEGucV9qN
— Kgomotso Mokoena (@KgomotsoMokoena) November 22, 2017
Cebo Manyaapelo took a listener inside the stadium with his voice, gifted and knowledgeable! I remember I was so crazy about him that I would turn off the tv volume and listen to him on radio while watching tv because the tv commentary was boring! RIP football giant
— Uyapo Ndadi (@UyapoNdadi) November 22, 2017
Cebo Manyaapelo, one of the best commentators SABC Sport has had 🙌...his warm welcoming intro "o gorogile mo lebaleng la..."
— #LateNiteRide 📻 (@ThePresident_SA) November 22, 2017
May his soul Rest In Peace! pic.twitter.com/OjJdbS6zRG
Really saddened by the passing of Rre Cebo Manyaapelo. He was a true legend, an incredible commentator and as someone who grew up listening to Motsweding fm, Bra Cebo was a voice among voices. #RipCebo
— Mmusi Maimane (@MmusiMaimane) November 23, 2017
The word Legendary doesn't even begin to express the contribution and impact made by the great Cebo Manyaapelo, football commentary will not be the same without and you will not be forgotten #RIPbraCC pic.twitter.com/Aq06xlnayN
— Thomas Mlambo (@thomasmlambo) November 22, 2017
We are deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary sports commentator and presenter Cebo Manyaapelo. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and friends. May his soul rest in the eternal peace
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) November 23, 2017
Farewell to the legendary sports commentator Cebo Manyaapelo. Condolences to his family. Football will miss you! pic.twitter.com/ZatquuMQUp
— Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) November 23, 2017