The Jammer

11 August 2020

The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) is deeply saddened to learn of the death of legendary broadcaster, Bob Mabena on Monday 10 August 2020.

Mabena was POWER 98.7’s breakfast show host. According to the radio station’s management, he died on Monday from cardiac arrest. He was 51 years old.

Mabena started his career in 1989 at Radio Bop. He also worked on radio stations such as Metro FM, Kaya FM and Highveld Stereo. He took South Africa by storm as the host of popular Studio Mix with Melanie Son (now Bala). He was the programmes manager for the MSG Group which includes Capricorn FM in Polokwane.

Barely two weeks ago, Mabena released his 12-track compilation album, “Jammers House Volume 1” in honour of his wonderful career.

SANEF extends condolences to his family, friends and multitude of fans.

Note to Editors: The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) is a non-profit organisation whose members are editors, senior journalists and journalism trainers from all areas of the South African media. We are committed to championing South Africa’s hard-won freedom of expression and promoting quality, ethics and diversity in the South African media. We promote excellence in journalism through fighting for media freedom, writing policy submissions, research and education and training programmes. SANEF is not a union.

For more information please contact:

• Mahlatse Mahlase – SANEF Chairperson, (083) 399-2852
• Katy Katopodis – SANEF Deputy Chairperson, (082) 805-7022
• Moipone Malefane – SANEF Secretary-General (082) 772-5861
• Mary Papayya – SANEF Media Freedom Chair (082) 379-4957
• Sbu Ngalwa – SANEF Eastern Cape Convenor (073) 404-1415
• Janet Heard – SANEF Western Cape Convenor (078) 041-9528
• Hopewell Radebe – SANEF Gauteng Regional Convenor (083) 582-1734
• Judy Sandison – SANEF KZN Convenor (082) 571-3334
• Kate Skinner – SANEF Executive Director – (082) 926-6404

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