For anyone to have a successful career in the media, they must be passionate about their job.
How does he remain relevant in such a dynamic industry?
Xolani Gwalais a South African media personality who was born in 1975.
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Impendle is a small town that is located about 60 kilometres from Pietermaritzburg.
Gwala is a South African citizen who is now considered as an inspirational and influential local journalist.
Xolani Gwala age is 44 years.
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He graduated with his diploma in 1995.
Xolani Gwala 702 is the eldest child in a family of five children.
He, therefore, has four siblings.
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He has three brothers and one sister.
Both his parents are alive and are happily married.
As a young boy, the media personality did not dream of a career in media.
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Fate would lead him there anyway, and today, he loves and enjoys his work in the industry.
Career path
Xolani Gwala 702 has been in the media industry for at least two decades now.
His career began while he was still a student at Natal Technikon, Durban, Kwa Zulu Natal.
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A year after graduation, he landed his first job in the media.
He was employed as a newsreader at the Durban-based Ukhozi FM.
After a while, he moved to P4 Radio which is also based in Durban.
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As a result, more opportunities knocked at his door.
He secured a new job as a reporter for Talk Radio 702 that is located in Johannesburg.
TheXolani Gwala Show, one of the Radio 702 podcasts, explores local and international news and current affairs.
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The show airs at lunchtime.
In 2000, he secured another job with SABC Africa.
At this new station, he became a talk show host ofNews Hour, on SABC 3.
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The show addressed all current affairs in the country.
In 2008, he exited SABC Africa and joined93.6 RAM FM, a Middle Eastern station.
He joined as a news editor in the Palestinian territory station.
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This was after the Ramallah-based station closed down.
He joined SA FM as the host ofPM LiveandAsikhulume.
He also became a co-host on other shows at SA FM.
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In his free time, he reads news and other current issues.
Former Miss South Africa, Peggy Sue Khumalo, is Xolani Gwala wife.
Themedia personality proposed tothe beauty queen andinvestment bankeron his fortieth birthday.
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The proposal happened at his celebration party that was held in Impendle, Kwa Zulu Natal.
Xolani Gwala Wife Peggy Sue Khumalo is now the Chief Executive Officer of Standard Bank South Africa Wealth Division.
The presenter is also a proud father of the two adorable girls.
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While it is alleged that the media personality has an ex-wife, not much is known about her.
His monthly income is yet to be disclosed to the public.
Xolani Gwala cancer
In 2017, the journalist was diagnosed with cancer.
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In September 2017, he announced that he had been diagnosed with cancer of the colon.
Before the diagnosis, he had a fever and was feeling ill.
He was put on antibiotics but did not get better.
His wife, Peggy Sue, suggested that he should seek further medical attention.
Xolani Gwala oncologist has been observing him closely ever since the diagnosis was made.
Soon after the diagnosis was made and he isolated for treatment, his fans noticed his absence.
Why is Xolani Gwala not on 702?
In 2017, he went off-air to seek treatment for colon cancer.
He has since recovered and is back on the air.
Contrary to the Xolani Gwala death rumours that surfaced in the media, the journalist is doing well.
According to Xolani Gwala latest update, he is in remission from cancer.
He credits the support from his wife, Peggy Sue, as the reason why he made it alive.
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Xolani Gwala death
On Ist November 2019, Xolani Gwala succumbed to colon cancer.
His death came months after there had been a gleam of hope for his cure.
He has been on treatment since then until his demise.
They have expressed how much his death is a loss to the country.
Radio 702 paid tribute to him for his service and how resilient he was to fight the monster.
Xolani Gwala is a top male media personality in South Africa.
He is best known for articulating and exploring both political issues and current affairs.
She has a Bachelor of Commerce & IT from the University of Nairobi and joined Briefly.co.za in November 2019.
The writer completed a Google News Initiate Course.
you’re able to email her at perisrodah254@gmail.com.
