Famous broadcaster Eusebius McKaiser died on Tuesday, 30 May 2023, at the age of 44.
Eusebius McKaiser dies: What’s the cause of death?
Shockwaves reverberated across social media when news surfaced of McKaiser’s untimely death. As reported by Times Live, the revered political analyst dropped to his death without warning as he was going on about his day.
In a statement to the cited publication, McKaiser’s manager Jackie Strydom revealed that while an official medical report has yet to be released, early indications suggest the published author may have died from an epileptic seizure.
“I am so distraught. I can’t believe this,” Strydom said.
McKaiser’s partner, Nduduzo Nyanda had not released a statement when this article was published. According to Strydom, Nyanda was rocked by an unexpected call from the mortuary, informing her of McKaiser’s death.
This is a developing story.
Eusebius McKaiser biography
Eusebius McKaiser was born in 1979, a native of Makhanda, formerly known as Grahamstown, Eastern Cape.
McKaiser’s humble beginnings spurred him to a life of great achievements. He enrolled at Rhodes University in 1997 and went on to obtain a Master’s in Philosophy with distinction.
McKaiser used his academics and exposure to international higher education at Oxford University to mould a successful career in media, growing an audience who found wisdom in his satirical takes on South African politics.
Some of McKaiser’s contributions to media include credits on:
- The New York Times;
- Business Day;
- Mail and Guardian;
- Sunday Times;
- BBC Focus on Africa; and among others,
- The Financial Mail.
McKaiser also authored critically acclaimed books such as A Bantu In My Bathroom, Could I Vote DA and Run, Racist, Run.
Chillingly, just five hours before news of McKaiser’s passing surfaced, the broadcaster posted this tweet, shining light on South African-born Britain’s Got Talent hopeful, Musa Motha, whose dance routine wowed crowds on the UK talent show.
Reactions to McKaiser’s death
News of McKaiser’s death sent shockwaves reverberating across social media. Here are some of the reactions we picked out:
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