Condolences pour in for seasoned journalist Karima Brown
JOBURG – Brown will be laid to rest in a private burial ceremony which will be held in accordance with Islamic rites and traditions.
eNCA’s ‘The Fix’ anchor and broadcaster Karima Brown died this morning, 4 March following complications related to Covid-19.
Brown’s family released a statement on her passing and said, ” It is with deep sadness that we inform the public that our beloved sister and mother, Karima Brown, passed away this morning. She died from COVID-19 related complications.
“Karima was not just a prolific and well-known South African journalist and commentator, with deep footprints in print and broadcast media, but also and more importantly a well-loved friend, mentor, mother, colleague, daughter, and confidante to countless people throughout a life lived fully, and with a deep commitment to her most cherished values and principles.”
South Africans shared their heartfelt condolences to Brown’s family, friends and colleagues:
I am disturbed by the death of Karima Brown. I never thought this day would come where I had to say “ Rest In Peace to a seasoned journalist and a political analyst of all times”
May her soul Rest In Peace 🕊✌️ pic.twitter.com/DQhbEMDpd3
— P_MAX (@DDT_PM) March 4, 2021
So Sad to hear about Karima Brown. Days before she was admitted to hospital, we did a webinar on the illicit trade. Karima was always fair, balanced and professional. @TaxJustice_SA @BLSA_Official @BACSA_Official @CGCSA1 pic.twitter.com/YKGc9zqFCW
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) March 4, 2021
https://twitter.com/GabriellePatel/status/1367387623388512258?s=20
The South African Muslim Network (SAMNET) is saddened to hear that senior journalist and political commentator Karima Brown has passed away.
Heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and the journalism fraternity #karimabrown @eNCA pic.twitter.com/La3GOQcAaT— SAMNET (@SAMNET786) March 4, 2021
I just returned to my phone and there is a stream of messages about Karima Brown's passing away. I am sad. We spoke &prayed for her recovery at home. Karima was fierce and passionate about her convictions, whether you agreed or disagreed with them. My heart goes out to Mikhail.
— Lukhona Mnguni (@LukhonaMnguni) March 4, 2021
https://twitter.com/CameronKendall/status/1367387285445091328?s=20
May Your Soul Rest In Peace Ms Karima Brown. You have played a good role in media space. 🙏😢💔
— Abza 🇵🇹🇿🇦Wa lekhosi & Arsenal (@Am87Kekae) March 4, 2021
Absolutely devastated to hear that we have lost Karima Brown to COVID-19. I've known her since the 1980s in Cape Town fighting for justice, democracy and non-racialism in UDF structures. She never stopped that fight. Long live her fighting spirit, long live! #RIPKarimaBrown
— Madeleine Fullard (@mfullard2) March 4, 2021
Brown will be laid to rest in a private burial ceremony which will be held in accordance with Islamic rites and traditions.
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