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The death of Jacob Matlala - East Coast Radio turns 26 years

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East Coast Radio is turning 26 years old this month. To celebrate being by your side for 26 years, we will be taking you on a trip down memory lane every day for the next month.
Earlier this week there was a question about Jacob Matlala in Darren Maule’s Quick Quiz, and Sky Tshabalala reminded us of his nickname. Sadly we reported his death in 2013!
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6 Oct 2022 12AM English South Africa Society & Culture · Daily News

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