Leanne Manas Remembers Her Late Friend and Colleague Vuyo Mbuli 9 Years After His Passing
Leanne Manas Remembers Her Late Friend and Colleague Vuyo Mbuli 9 Years After His Passing. They were among the greatest pairs ever on TV. Vuyo Mbuli and Leanne Manas co-presented Morning Live on SABC 2 Sadly their partnership as colleagues came to an abrupt end when Mbuli tragically lost his life.
Mbuli died of pulmonary embolism while watching a rugby game at the Free State Stadium, aged 46. The late veteran broadcaster made his television debut in 1993 for TopSport Surplus (to become SABC 3) as a continuity presenter. Mbuli worked his way up to sports presenting and news anchor. He worked on Morning Live on SABC 2 since its inception on 1 November 1999, until his untimely death in 2013.
Today, the 19th of May, marks 9 years since we lost him and the pain still feels fresh more so to those who were close to him. One of those is Leanne, Mbuli’s colleague on Morning Live. She took to Twitter to remember him in a heartfelt tribute.
Leanne, who is still with SABC 2 just got honored with the Knight of the French National Order of Merit. She was recognized for her outstanding contribution to journalism and as one of the leading voices in the industry. Celebrating her achievement, she added that the late Mbuli would have been proud of this momentous occasion in her career.
“You would’ve been very proud my friend. 9 years today and I still miss you so much,” Leanne said.
