SOUTH African radio legend Rowena Baird has died.
Rowena reportedly died on Friday morning, she gave in on the fight against cancer.
She started her broadcasting career in the mid 1980’s at Radio BOP.
Rowena also was also a television presenter with a series of voter education programmes under her belt.
She was also a co-presenter of The Breakfast Club on SABC Television in the late 1990’s.
Rowena saw her role as creating and being part of the public speech and leading and officiating over national debate, using the platform of radio.
Former SAfm senior presenter on Morning Talk, Rowena Baird, has passed away. Her sister, Michelle Baird, has confirmed that she died this morning. #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/U6JxKFAsbX
— SAfm news (@SAfmnews) October 5, 2018
Broken by the passing of radio veteran Rowena Baird #RIPRowenaBaird May her soul rest in perfect peace ???? pic.twitter.com/LXChxCU6fM
— Mbuyiseni Ndlozi (@MbuyiseniNdlozi) October 5, 2018
@JoyousSA ,Friends and Colleagues help us pay tribute to Renowned broadcaster, Rowena Baird who passed away this morning. #SAfmLifeTimeLive with @positivegp#sabcnewspic.twitter.com/pnxYQnQUnd
— SAfmRadio ?? (@SAfmRadio) October 5, 2018
My heart is breaking! Rowena Baird, broadcast legend and my colleague at @SAfmRadio has passed away. Rest In Peace Aus Rowena, I'll always remember you fondly. You fought a brave fight to the very end. You were a consummate professional! ???? #RIPRowenaBairdpic.twitter.com/AJFXshZrrs
— Khanyi Magubane (@Khanyi_Magubane) October 5, 2018
#RowenaBaird was a thorough and diligent broadcaster. She did her research and knew her subject matter on issues she handled on her shows.
— #SuspendFuelLevies???? (@MkhulekoHlengwa) October 5, 2018
She a pleasure to listen to because she sought to impart knowledge & educate.
Her death is a sad loss indeed for radio.
Rest in Peace Rowena!
The SAfm Family has lost one of its own??. Our hearts are heavy.May your soul Rest In Peace Ausi Rowena Baird . ???? @SAfmRadio @RowenaBaird17 pic.twitter.com/P6QjMYEJGd
— IG: BohlokwaMatlosa (@BohlokwaMatlosa) October 5, 2018
