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EXTRA TIME: South Africa reacts to the passing of David Kekana

On Monday morning, South Africa woke up to the devasted news of the passing of former journalists and football analyst David Kekana.

Kekana, a veteran sports journalist with the Sunday Times, was employed by the public broadcaster, the SABC, at the time of his death.

According to a statement released by the family, Kekana passed away on Sunday after a long battle with diabetes.

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Messages of support and condolences have been pouring in on social media - from football fans who watched his analysis on SABC Sport over the past 18 years, to PSL clubs and Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa, among other prominent figures.