By Own Correspondent- Veteran broadcaster Judith Makwanya has died. She was 56. Makwanya was diagnosed with high blood pressure last Thursday.
Her condition worsened on Monday evening when she suffered a stroke. She died at around 11 PM at the West End Clinic in Harare.
Here is how Zimbabweans on Twitter reacted to the news of Makwanya’s death:
Zenzele Ndebele
Sad to hear about the passing on of Judith Makwanya. She was someone who was very open minded and friendly.
Professor Jonathan Moyo
Tragic news about Judith Makwanya. She was a committed media practitioner and an inspiring voice who challenged crude gender barriers in Zimbabwe’s fledgling broadcasting industry.
Mduduzi Mathuthu
Judith Makwanya was actually very nice, and kind. Unfortunately in our polarised political existence, every human relationship is looked at from a political perspective. So sorry to learn of her death, my heart goes out to her grieving family and colleagues. R.I.P my sister.
Fungai Machirori
I knew her personally. I agree. Once I asked to interview her for Her Zimbabwe. And she said, “but you know where I work.” I got the message. This is really sad stuff.
Kudzai Mtisi (Chief Murakashi)
ZBC Diplomatic Correspondent Judith Makwanya has passed away. She was a star. The neocolonial thugs at @usembassyharare placed her under sanctions. What’s the rationale of placing a female journalist under sanctions? That’s the cruelty of these Americans. Rest in Peace Judith.
Caesar Zvayi
R.I.P to a friend & colleague … the inimitable Judith Makwanya. GUTTED.
Raj Modi
Rest in peace Judith Makwanya. Broadcast news has lost a patriotic voice.
The Masterclass ZW
The staff, management and students at the Radio Presenter Masterclass would like to extend heartfelt condolences to the @ZBCNewsonline & the Makwanya families on the passing of veteran broadcaster Judith Makwanya. The next generation of broadcasters stand on your shoulders. RIP
ZANU PF patriots
We have lost one fine reporter. Judith Makwanya you left too soon. Rest strong Cde..
Hopewell Chin’ono
Sad to hear the passing of ZBC diplomatic correspondent and journalist Judith Makwanya.
Whenever I met her she took my teasing in her stride and just like Reuben Barwe, she was willing to engage with respect those who were opposed to views.
Power FM Zimbabwe
Veteran ZBC reporter Judith Makwanya has died.
She served her country with distinction and was one of the journalists placed on the sanctions list which became a Roll of Honour for Patriots.
263Chat
We have learnt with great sadness the passing on of @ZBCNewsonline Diplomatic Corresponded @JudithMakwanya . Our heartfelt condolences to her family. May her soul rest in peace #263Chat.
Jealousy Mawarire
Am heartbroken to learn of the sudden passing on of veteran broadcaster Judith Makwanya, I affectionately called her Tete Judie. She was one of the few ZBC journalists who wasn’t afraid to be seen in public chatting to me. May your dear soul rest in peace Tete Judie.
#MHSRIP
May her soul Rest In Peace.