eNCA Journalist Karima Brown Dies

eNCA journalist Karima Brown has died, Newsday reports. According to the publication, Karima died shortly after contracting the Coronavirus on Thursday (4th March) morning and she will be buried at a private cemetery on a date to be announced.

Karima Brown’s death was announced by eNCA after her family confirmed the death in a statement that said:

It is with deep sadness that we inform the public that our beloved sister and mother, Karima Brown, passed away this morning. She died from COVID-19 related complications.

Karima was not just a prolific and well-known South African journalist and commentator, with deep footprints in print and broadcast media, but also and more importantly a well-loved friend, mentor, mother, colleague, daughter, and confidante to countless people throughout a life lived fully, and with a deep commitment to her most cherished values and principles.

Brown hosted the show “The Fix” on eNCA she had been in hospital  where she had been admitted after contracting COVID-19. South Africa has downgraded their lockdown to level 1 as they have successfully managed to contain the second wave of the virus.