Tributes have come from far and wide after the news that leading commentator Kaunda Ntunja had passed away on Monday.
RIP KAUNDA: A voice of South African rugby
IN MOURNING: Ntunja passes away
STATS AND FACTS: The life of Kaunda Ntunja
Breyton Paulse: ‘So sad that our brother and colleague has left us far too soon, but what an impact you have made in this world,I salute you for that, we will miss you, my condolences to the Ntunja Family and Friends, rus sag ou Grote #RIPKaunda’
BJ Botha: ‘So saddened to hear this tragic news this morning, rest easy Kaunda?’
Am deeply saddened to hear about my friends passing. Never has there been a man more charismatic and passionate about the sport. The rugby fraternity will never be the same. Lala ngoxolo Zizi. pic.twitter.com/3nn5Ohd31M
— Akona Ndungane (@Akona14) July 20, 2020
R.I.P Kaunda #Influencer
This is a sad day for our rugby community #Rugby @SuperSportTV#kaundantunja pic.twitter.com/aC66PjmT7p— T -Time (@kennedyTsimba) July 20, 2020
Lala ngoxolo Zizi, ulufezile ugqatso lwakho. #RIPKaundaNtunja pic.twitter.com/EV1zHUK81q
— Lwazi Mvovo (@lwazimvovo) July 20, 2020
Kobus Wiese: ‘Very sad and tragic news, the passing of Kaunda Ntunja. Had the privilege to call him my colleague, but more important my friend? Mooi loop, Kaunda?’
Joel Stransky: ‘Absolutely gutted to hear the tragic news of the passing of our friend and colleague #KaundaNtunja A true gentleman and lover of our beautiful game! Larger than life in all ways! RIP Kaunda!! @SuperSportTV @SARugbyLegends @Springboks‘
The rugby world has honestly lost an icon, my heart goes out to his family, and all the lives he touched during his time ?? https://t.co/KMRsnY8sb2
— Teboho Mohoje (@OupsMo) July 20, 2020
JP Pietersen: ‘Rest in Peace Kaunda Ntunja???’
Toks van der Linde: ‘So sad my good friend gone way to soon RIP MY FRIEND @SuperSportTV’
John Smit: ‘What a loss, Rest In peace Kaunda Ntunja, great guy and always put a smile on my face whether meeting him in studio or watching him on SuperSport.’
Met Kaunda at @SuperSportTV last year and what a lovely, friendly and welcoming guy. A sad loss. Condolences to his family and RIP ?? https://t.co/PRfQcUHb4Z
— Scott Spedding (@Scott_Spedding) July 20, 2020
Devastated to hear of the death of Kaunda Ntunja. I worked with him on the TV coverage of The last B and I Lions tour to NZ. He loved rugby, knew it backwards and hated laziness in preparation. Hamba kahle friend.
— John Robbie (@John_C_Robbie) July 20, 2020
SA Rugby Legends: ‘We are so saddened to hear this news. Our condolences to Kaunda’s family and friends. He will be sorely missed. #RIP’
Springbok Supporters: ‘So very sad to hear the passing of one of the great voices of rugby in South Africa. ? RIP @kaundantunja. You were a real gem and your unique Xhosa commentary stirred the emotions. Kaunda Ntunja! Madoda!’
The Sharks: ‘The Sharks are saddened to hear about the passing of Kaunda Ntunja. Thank you for the great memories you gave us on commentary. Our sincere condolences is extended to your family during this difficult time.’
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