Premier pays tribute to Simba
JOBURG - Gauteng Premier, David Makhura, has on behalf of the Gauteng Provincial Government extended condolences to the family of TV personality, Simba Mhere.
Mhere died after he was involved in a car accident on 31 January at the tender age of 26.
Makhura said, “We wish to express our condolences to his family, friends and fans. It is very tragic to lose such a young person who was in the prime of his career. Our condolences are also extended to all families that lost their loved ones as a result of accidents on our roads in the province in the past weekend.
“On behalf of the provincial government, I wish to urge all motorists to be cautious on the road and drive safe to ensure that we reduce the loss of lives due to accidents on our roads.”
Born in Zimbabwe, Mhere moved to Johannesburg when he was one years old. He attended Randpark High School and went on to study a BCom accounting degree at the University of Johannesburg.
At the time of his death he was the youngest presenter of the magazine programme, Top Billing on SABC 3. He won the Top Billing presenter search competition in 2010.
