COSATU Today Special Bulletin, 20 may 2013
Norman Mampane
COSATU Today Special Bulletin
Our side of the story
Monday 20 May 2013
‘Strengthen COSATU for total emancipation’
Contents
Tributes to a Working Class Workers’ Wednesday Debate Host & Journalist-Vuyo Mbuli
Ø COSATU devastated at passing of Vuyo Mbuli
Ø ANC mourns the death of Vuyo Mbuli
Ø Statement on the passing away of Vuyo Mbuli-SACP
Ø President Zuma expresses words of condolence to the Mbuli family
Ø Gauteng Provincial Legislature on the untimely passing of Vuyo Mbuli
Ø Vuyo Mbuli: A Giant has Fallen
Ø CWUSA wish to express its deepest heartfelt condolences to the Mbuli family on the untimely passing of Mr Vuyo “Sharp Sharp” Mbuli
Ø NUM saddened by the loss of Vuyo Mbuli
Ø Municipal workers send condolences to the Mbuli family
Ø Death of Vuyo Mbuli a regrettable loss to the nation and to journalism
Ø YCLSA mourns the passing away of Vuyo Mbuli
Ø Deepest condolences on passing on of Vuyo Mbuli
Tributes to a Working Class Workers’ Wednesday Debate Host & Journalist-Vuyo Mbuli
COSATU devastated at passing of Vuyo Mbuli
Patrick Craven, National Spokesperson, 19 May 2013
The Congress of South African Trade Unions is devastated and deeply saddened by the news of the sudden and untimely passing away of Vuyo Mbuli, the highly respected SABC television and radio presenter, in a Bloemfontein hospital.
We send our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues, as they struggle to come to terms with their tragic loss.
We are waking up poorer today. We shall all miss one of the most familiar faces and voices in South African broadcasting - on Morning Live, Morning Talk and the SABC’s coverage of big national events.
He was always a true professional - fair and friendly, humble and respectful, yet never afraid to ask difficult questions in order to get to the truth.
Hamba Kahle Vuyo!
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ANC mourns the death of Vuyo Mbuli
Jackson Mthembu, ANC National Spokesperson, 19 May 2013
The African National Congress is saddened by the news of the passing on of veteran news anchor and SABC presenter Vuyo Mbuli, who died last night at a Bloemfontein private hospital after attending a rugby match in that city.
An accomplished broadcaster Vuyo brightened many mornings through television as well as radio. For decades, Vuyo Mbuli has been a constant presence in South African homes, tackling various issues of national importance with wit, charm, respect and an all-embracing and inclusive manner.
It was this ability to converse with and entertain all types of people that also made Mr. Mbuli a sought after public speaker and master of ceremonies, jobs he would carry out with flair.
An outspoken linguist who took pride in celebrating the diversity of South Africa and its people, Vuyo Mbuli brightened many a day with his colourful commentary and joyful eloquence.
Mr. Mbuli was a permanent feature in and an ardent promoter of the South African dialogue, tirelessly working to ensure that South Africans talk and ultimately understand one another on various issues that form part of our national discourse.
Vuyo Mbuli`s death is a loss to the broadcasting community, particularly the South African Broadcasting Corporation, and the country as a whole.
As we remember him, it is one of his favourite phrases that today rings true - "mintiro ya bula bula" - your work speaks for you. Vuyo Mbuli`s work, creating dialogue over many years, speaks volumes for him. In this, the last time, his signature sign off - Sharp Sharp - came too soon and he will be sadly missed.
The African National Congress sends its condolences to Vuyo`s family, friends and colleagues, wishing them strength and fortitude during this difficult time.
Issued by
Jackson Mthembu
National Spokesperson
African National Congress
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Statement on the passing away of Vuyo Mbuli-SACP
Malesela Maleka, SACP National Spokesperson, 19 May 2013
The SACP has received with shock and sadness the news of the sudden passing away of Mr. Vuyo Mbuli. At the time of his passing away he was an anchor for Morning Live and presented a talk show on Safm.
Death has robbed our country of an experience broadcaster with a career that had spanned close to twenty years.
His professionalism will be dearly missed. All those who have interacted with Mr Mbuli can attest to his affability and humility.
Vuyo was well known for phrases such as "sharp sharp" which became his official signing off line on Morning Live and the famous "Andile knows weather" when introducing the weather report slot.
He used to keep his team laughing by always remarking about the shots the SABC used for the traffic update, later on the graphics where to be changed, clearly informed by his joke.
The SACP sends its condolences to the family, friends and relatives and to colleagues at Morning Live, Safm and the media industry broadly.
Issued by the SACP
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President Zuma expresses words of condolence to the Mbuli family
The Presidency, 19 May 2013
President Jacob Zuma has today learnt with sadness of the unexpected passing on of SABC presenter Vuyo Mbuli in a Bloemfontein hospital after he collapsed while watching a rugby match yesterday.
"It is hard to think of a more patriotic and positive person than Vuyo. He was always cheerful and the whole nation will miss his smile and encouraging words. I wish to express, on behalf of government and the entire South African population, our words of condolence to the Mbuli family, friends and the South African Broadcasting Corporation.
Your loss is the nation's loss. May his soul rest in peace," said President Zuma.
Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria
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Gauteng Provincial Legislature on the untimely passing of Vuyo Mbuli
Gugu Ndima, Spokesperson Office of the Speaker, Gauteng Provincial Legislature, 20 May 2013
The Gauteng Provincial legislature joins many South Africans in expressing consternation on the sudden and abrupt passing of Mr Vuyo Mbuli.
Vuyo was not only an asset to the SABC but a seasoned journalist and current affairs anchor in the Media fraternity.
He has also fondly been part of many homes in South Africa through his work.
An energetic, enthusiastic determined man who still had so much to offer through his skills, determination and patriotism.
This indeed is a sad moment for South Africans.
As the Gauteng Provincial legislature we wish to send our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. The profession of Journalism is an integral part of building society.
Through his frankness and astuteness anyone can assert that he played a pivotal role in shaping views, giving balanced reporting and revolutionising the profession.
We hope that many young South Africans wishing to enter the fraternity can do justice to his legacy and take a leaf from his fulfilled life as a professional, mentor and loyal South African.
In the midst of mourning his untimely death, let’s equally celebrate his life and remember his contribution towards harnessing our democracy and the amazing ways in which he touched our lives daily
Ulale ngoxolo !!
Issued by the Gauteng provincial legislature
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Vuyo Mbuli: A Giant has Fallen
Sizwe Pamla, NEHAWU Media Liaison Officer, 20 May 2013
NEHAWU is extremely saddened by the news of the sudden passing away of the SAfm and SABC Morning Live anchor Vuyo Mbuli over the weekend.
On behalf of our 275 000 strong members, we send our deepest and heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
Vuyo Mbuli was a consummate professional, who did his job with grace, dedication and integrity. He was a selfless and devoted journalist, who kept the nation informed and entertained.
He was an exemplary towering figure whose love for this country was unquestionable and whose style of journalism was revolutionary. He lives behind a huge vacuum that will not be easy to fill.
Vuyo was not detached from the history, dynamics and realities of our society and was not prone to hysterics and sensationalism.
He was a proud South African who embodied all that is great about this country.
His style of journalism spearheaded a developmental consciousness and was pioneering in many ways.
The next generation of journalists has a challenge of picking up the fallen spear and continuing where Vuyo Mbuli left off.
Our union dips its banners in honour of this fallen icon.
We hope his lasting legacy will be to inspire a new generation of patriotic journalists and also inspire more South Africans to be selfless and professional in service of the country.
Hamba Kahle, Vuyo Mbuli, “Sharp,Sharp”.
Issued by NEHAWU Secretariat Office
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CWUSA wish to express its deepest heartfelt condolences to the Mbuli family on the untimely passing of Mr Vuyo “Sharp Sharp” Mbuli
Eugene Mthethwa, Acting General Secretary - CWUSA), 20 May 2013
The Creative Workers Union of South Africa is saddened by the news of the sudden death of one of our own excellence in the creative industries.
Vuyo shall be dearly missed for his excellence in dignifying journalism in an era where journalism seem to have adopted an antagonistic stance against the very course of rebuilding the broken walls of our society that has not healed form the injustices of the past that kept it weak in all possible ways not to develop fully even confidence to withstand such gruesome character assassinations by media.
We salute him for the confidence that he exuded though in his call of duty regardless such attacks from his fellow colleagues, making every African child proud particularly those that were historically disadvantaged but against all odds, continued to strive to be in par excellence with the rest and even above.
We shall forever remember the mornings that he constructively used to bring life and hope into many of our homes that had become one with him in his teachings, information sharing and the critical views that he wisely prompted with a mindful and balanced manner of interrogative journalism.
Indeed “mintiro iya bulabula”
As we shall be biding him farewell, we hope and trust that his death shall evoke the African culture of respect for those that have passed on and afford him and the family all the dignity that they deserve.
He shall forever remain in our hearts and minds particularly in the mornings that shall now be a constant reminder of his smile, his sharpness, his dignity and respect for every mankind.
Rest in peace “Mr sharp sharp” Mintiro yawena iya bulubula.
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NUM saddened by the loss of Vuyo Mbuli
Lesiba Seshoka, NUM National Spokesperson, 19 May 2013
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is saddened by the sudden passing of respected anchor Vuyo Mbuli. Mbuli, whose career spanned over twenty years would be solely missed by mineworkers and millions of South African who ardent viewers of his Morning Live programme as well as the Morning Talk on SA FM.
He represented true, responsible and fearless journalism that saught no favour from anyone. He was a representation of a unique blend of journalism that shied away from cheap bubblegum journalism that has began to stoke the respected profession.
The National Union of Mineworkers joins millions of South Africans in mourning this giant and dips its banners in his honour. "He is a great loss to us, to millions of South Africans, to aspirant journalists and to many others who envied his fearless nature when it comes to questioning. He could be hard but down to earth" says Frans Baleni, the NUM General Secretary.
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Municipal workers send condolences to the Mbuli family
Tahir Sema, SAMWU National Media and Publicity Officer, 20 May 2013
The South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU), on behalf of Municipal Workers would like to send heartfelt condolences to the Mbuli family, on the passing of the popular broadcaster Vuyo Mbuli.
His untimely passing has come as a shock to many. Vuyo had interviewed comrades from this Union countless times, each time he interviewed us on either national television or radio he remained balanced, genuinely interested and objective.
We encourage the media and the communications fraternity in general to follow in Vuyo's footsteps and ensure reporting is at all times balanced and objective.
Issued by: SAMWU
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Death of Vuyo Mbuli a regrettable loss to the nation and to journalism – DENOSA
Sibongiseni Delihlazo, DENOSA Communications Manager, 19 May 2013
Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) is saddened by the untimely death of the gifted radio and TV presenter, Vuyo Mbuli, and we would like to express our deepest condolences to his family, especially his children.
His death is a regrettable loss to quality journalism in the country.
Vuyo was very close to DENOSA, as an organisation for nurses, and he had been a great part of our key milestones as an organisation of 16 years.
He acknowledged the great contribution that nurses make in the provision of healthcare to the nation amid the difficult conditions that they work under, and the legacy left by stalwarts in nursing such as Mama Albertina Sisulu.
When we celebrated our 10th year anniversary, for example, Vuyo was a great part in organising such a successful event which highlighted the great strides that nurses made in healing the nation.
Also, Vuyo gave a platform for nurses to have their voice heard when we hosted our first South African Nurses Conference in 2011.
True to his outstanding journalism principles with astute insight on everything, Vuyo was a true example of the necessary bridge between society and the decision-makers while remaining humble, relaxed and as simple as a guy from next door. He still had so much to offer the nation through his journalistic brilliance.
May his soul rest in peace and we thank God almighty for borrowing us such a contributive soul as part of the building blocks of our nation and our maturing democracy.
While still devastated, as a nursing fraternity we join the nation in saluting Vuyo for his contribution to humanity at large and for that we say, as he himself would say, ‘Sharp Sharp!’
Issued by Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA)
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YCLSA mourns the passing away of Vuyo Mbuli
Khaya Xaba, YCLSA National Spokesperson, 19 May 2013
The Young Communist League of South Africa [uFasimba] is saddened by the news that renowned Morning Live anchor Vuyo Mbuli has passed away in the early hours of this morning.
We will miss his friendliness, fairness and being a very professional presenter. Vuyo who was a versatile broadcaster has been on our screens for the past 20 years since making his television debut in 1993.
We will also miss his famous trademark “Sharp Sharp” which he said every time he wrapped Morning Live.
We send our deepest condolences to his family, his colleagues at the South African Broadcasting Corporation [SABC], and all the viewers of Morning Live in this difficult time.
Hamba Kahle Mbuli, ulale ngoxolo!
Issued by YCLSA Head Office
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Deepest condolences on Passing of Vuyo Mbuli
Klaas Nono Mabunda, ANCYL Limpopo, 19 May 2013
God has created this world and imposed his austere laws upon those that will be given birth, for them to live by, we still cannot understand the most powerful ever law of his creation, which regardless of who we are, our character in the society and denomination, we cannot seem to appear victorious over death.
Every life lost is always an innumerate pain, which, though felt by the rest of those that knew the deceased, seems more of an incomprehensible encounter, that keep widening the pain and bring more confusion to the world, as we are unable to locate reasons why should death reign supremacy over life, such that those that are given birth are always seen, but those that are dead cease existence, regardless that we are told from birth that one day the bell will ring and everyone that died will be revivified, we have since waited forever for that day to come, as even those that died waited for it, to reconnect with their loved ones.
As we wake up to the tear-jerking news that the born on the 14th May 1967 Vuyo Mbuli, has lost life today the 19th May 2013, just days after he has celebrated his 46th birthday, the ANCYL Limpopo wonder and envisage the kind of the world we will live in, wherein key pillars of our strength are dying, leaving their families robbed of happiness, colleagues disadvantaged of wisdom, the world and nation deprived of an open minded personality, that of Vuyo Mbuli.
His provenance for the use of all languages found in our country to greet, particularly on the morning television show broadcasted by the SABC, the Morning Live, was an indication of togetherness and acknowledgement of the diverse realities of our country. His nonracial personality and passion for every element of the society will forever be missed, “SHARP SHARP”
The ANCYL Limpopo sends its excruciating condolences to the Mbuli family and the rest of the world, and thus use this opportunity to urge children, politicians, journalists, public servants, business people and all broadcasters to continue Vuyo‘s character of always seeking solutions even at areas where it is not, where only problems were brewed.
We owe it to Vuyo and all fallen media giants, to maintain the educative shape of the public broadcaster and ensure that it is a pedestal for moral regeneration, by airing developmental programs far from nudity and sex, as they mostly contribute to the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
The public broadcaster is the only better positioned source to wage a warfare against HIV and AIDS.
Issued by the ANCYL Limpopo
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Norman Mampane (Communications Officer)
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