Alyce Chavunduka remembered by colleagues in SA

By Noma Bolani

SABC TV’s first black news presenter, Alyce Chavunduka, who died this week, has been remembered by colleagues. She has been described by friends as a trailblazer who opened many doors for black people in the South African media industry.

Speaking at her memorial service in Fourways, north of Johannesburg – the Zimbabwean born broadcaster was described as a pioneer and an impeccable mentor. Her former colleague at ZBC and current SABC News anchor, Peter Ndoro says Chavunduka’s ambitious nature was contagious.

“One of the things that really inspired me was when I heard that Alice got a big job in South Africa because suddenly the whole world got bigger for some of us and so much was possible.”

Ndora says Chavunduka paved the way for him in his broadcast career.

“So for me if I have become anything, it’s people like Alice who’ve paved the way. They showed us what we can do.” SABC