Cebo Manyaapelo, sports commentator who inspired generations of youngsters
Legendary South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) broadcaster Cebo Manyaapelo has died.Manyaapelo‚ affectionately known as CC‚ had a rich history in broadcasting dating back to 1984, when he was a sports presenter for Radio Bop.He will be remembered by millions of South Africans as one of the best commentators the country has produced.His in-depth‚ factual‚ well-informed yet playful commentary captured many football fanatics for the SABC channels, inspiring many youngsters and drawing them to the sports field.Manyaapelo will be remembered for his immense contribution at the national broadcaster, where he hosted breakfast programmes like "Re tla dula re thabile" and Mamepe on Motsweding FM.He hosted Mamepe and was a commentator for Laduma from 1998 until his death.He worked on events like the Soccer World Cup in 1998 and 2010‚ the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013 and 2015, and the PSL."The country has lost a very great man in Cebo Manyaapelo‚ and his work will continue to bring us...
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