Legendary South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) sports broadcaster Cebo aka as ‘CC’ Manyaapelo has died.
Monyaapelo started working for Radio Bop in December 1984 as a sports presenter and quickly made a name for himself in the broadcasting world as well as well as in the hearts of many sports fanatics and Motsweding FM listeners.
He will be remembered to millions of South Africans as one of the best commentators this country has ever produced.
Listen to Cebo Monyaapelo here
Tirelokgaso ya Afrika Borwa e mo kutlobotlhokong ka go tlogela lefatshe le le ka kwano ga Cebo Manyaapelohttps://t.co/cBQSB2Zn4o pic.twitter.com/w5dGWk8Iua
— Motsweding FM (@motswedingfm) November 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/MphoMaboi/status/933360116279250944
We used to fight a lot, he hated 'script' ???????????? literally. He hated 'instructions' ???????? he used to say it's 'modern' radio. But at the end, we both wanted the same thing. QUALITY PRODUCT. That's how we found middle ground. It hasnt been easy without you, now this. #RipCebo ????
— Translations, VoiceOvers & Documentaries! (@MissSebalo) November 22, 2017
For me Cebo Manyaapelo was more than just a sports commentator, he was a broadcaster par excellence very knowledgable man. One of the people I looked up to. Condolences to his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace. #RIPCebo
— Daniel Boya (@lesibad) November 22, 2017
3Weeks ago,I was told of Cebo Manyaapelo's deteriorating health. Today he has been pronounced dead. #RIPCebo pic.twitter.com/2KgiqqIA8t
— KAGISHOLLOYD(PTY)LTD (@Kagisholloyd) November 22, 2017
Cebo used to say: you come back from malunde and your parents/partner screams at you "oletse nageng" that time u slept on a comfy double bed ko nageng ????????#RIPCebo
— Alostro (@Balelekeng) November 23, 2017
Friday was meant to be Cebo's Golf Day and Benefit Afterparty but sadly that's just been turned into a Memorial at 18H00 at the same venue. Shocking what this man had to endure…. RESPECT!! #RipCebo pic.twitter.com/SFv9LNX9TK
— robertmarawa (@robertmarawa) November 22, 2017
I cannot think of any commentator who ever gave our football stars nicknames like #CeboManyaapelo @IIKHUNE_32_16 #MzansisFinest@siphiweshabba #NthoTseMonate @ThaboMatlaba8 #ThaboYoBohlale @reneilwe06 #ModimoWaBolo @thulaniserero #CremeDeLaCreme
Just to name a few. #RiPCebo— Thabo Maatjie (@TMaatjie) 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
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