Metro FM popular news reader, Pearl Shongwe, has died

The broadcaster and Metro FM radio host Pearl Shongwe passed away.

The death of Pearl Shongwe was confirmed on Tuesday by many individuals who want to remain anonymous.

Although the reason for Shongwe’s death has not been disclosed, it is said that she was discovered dead in her Polo Fields residence. SA FM also announced the news on its social media timeline.

“News anchor Pearl Shongwe of Metro FM of the SABC has died. The tweet stated, “It’s believed she passed away at her Polo Fields residence north of Johannesburg.

Her coworkers promised to release a formal statement soon.

The SABC's Metro FM news presenter Pearl Shongwe has passed away. It's understood she died at her Polo Fields home north of Johannesburg. #sabcnews

— SABC News Radio (@SABCNews_Radio) November 8, 2022

Shongwe began her career in 2010, after spending more than two years as Mo Flava’s co-worker and entertainment reporter at the youth radio station YFM

She started as a reporter and voice actor for SABC Sport’s major programs, including the kids’ sports show Sports Buzz.

Shongwe expanded her career into news and current affairs, co-hosting the longest-running program on the SABC Morning Live on the weekends with Simphiwe Ncongwane. She started as a sports host on SportsLIVE on the SABC 24hr News channel.

Metro FM, Pearl Showngwe has died

At the time of her tragic passing, she was a newsreader for Metro FM and a host for SABC1’s conversation show, Daily Thetha.

This story is still developing.

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