Phindile Xaba journalist

2022 - 5 - 9

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Seasoned journalist Phindile Xaba loses battle with cancer (News24)

Someone who paved the way for young female journalists, a beautiful woman of many talents and an accomplished media professional with a beautiful smile.”.

One of the women in the industry who have paved the way for young female journalists like us, has unfortunately passed on, Phindile "Maphindisi" Xaba. Thank you for inspiring us. Thank you mbokodo for validating and supporting our contribution. It was a pleasure knowing you, Phindile. We never got to talk about your next degree ?? pic.twitter.com/3f4GMdV8RS May 8, 2022

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Former Sowetan Women's Editor Phindile Xaba has died (SowetanLIVE)

Celebrated journalist and former Sowetan Women Editor Phindile Xaba has died. Xaba, 53, lost her battle with cancer on Saturday at her home in Diepkloof, ...

Celebrated journalist and former Sowetan Women Editor Phindile Xaba has died. At the time of her death, she was in the communications team in the office of deputy minister of public service and administration Chana Pilane-Majake. Former Sowetan Women's Editor Phindile Xaba has died

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Sanef mourns death of Phindile Xaba, the journalist's journalist (Bizcommunity.com)

The South African National Editors' Forum (Sanef) mourns the passing of stalwart journalist and writer, Phindile Mary Xaba who died after a lengthy battle ...

We judged the Sikuvile Awards a few weeks ago and none of us had a clue of the pain she must have been suffering. She says while death is cruel, disruptive, and abrupt, her family should be consoled by the fact that they were able to spend time with her, look after her and take care of her. Phindile was respectful, calm, skilful, helpful caring and a brilliant writer, she took profiling of women and women's issues to greater heights,” she says. She also worked for the Mail and Guardian,/i> as the editor of The Teacher. She was also the founding editor of the Sowetan women’s club. Journalism and communication fraternity are the poorer with her passing,” Tsedu says.

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Family, friends recall why they loved Phindile Xaba (SowetanLIVE)

Fallen media practitioner Phindile Xaba has been described by colleagues in the industry as a polished writer.

“She was like a mother to me. At the time of her death she was a communicator in the department of public service and administration. Close friend Simnikiwe Sondlo said Xaba was a smart and intelligent person who loved good music. “She inspired me a lot. She was a refined writer and knew her story.” Xaba’s sister Nhlanhla described her sibling as a passionate human being who loved reading and journalism.

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