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Johannesburg, Wednesday May 13 – eMedia Investments is saddened by the loss of one of its camera operators, who worked at eNCA at the company’s Cape Town office.
Lungile Tom was admitted to the hospital on Sunday night, May 10, with symptoms related to COVID-19.
He was tested and admitted to intensive care. Lungile’s test results confirmed that he had COVID-19, and he died in hospital this morning, Wednesday, May 13.
EMedia COO Antonio Lee said Lungile joined eNCA in December 2013 as an ENG camera operator. Before this, he worked at CNBC Africa.
Lungile was known for his larger-than-life personality and dedication to his craft. Your buoyant laugh will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with his wife, Nandipha, and their children, “Lee said.
In compliance with government regulations, we have disinfected and closed the affected floor.
The company has instituted a tracking and tracing process.
Employees who have had contact with Lungile have been advised to stay home. They will be tested and will enter self-isolation.
eMedia is making plans to honor Lungile’s memory.
