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Radio personality Thato Sikwane, famously known as DJ Fresh recently shared details surrounding the passing of his ex-wife radio broadcaster, Thabiso Sikwane just days before her 50th celebration.

The former couple married for 20 years after announcing their divorce in 2020.

As per reports by news publication, Sowetan Live, family spokesperson, Thami Ngubeni said, “It was a belated birthday celebration scheduled on Saturday in Johannesburg. Thabiso turned 50 on July 3. She was on a missionary trip and decided to celebrate her birthday in the service of the Lord,” adding, “She only managed to schedule her 50th on August 31 to celebrate it with everyone.”

Thabiso’s untimely passing follows days after her recent episode on her ex-husband’s What a Week podcast dropped where they shared fond memories of each other when they were married.

Taking to Instagram, DJ Fresh shared that Thabiso died from cardiac arrest, adding that, the cause of it was not yet known as they are awaiting the necessary documents to confirm the cause of the death.

He said, “We did lose Thabiso this morning around 6.30 am. We are told it could have been a cardiac event, but what could have caused it hasn’t been ascertained, so we await a postmortem. We will give everyone clarity because it doesn’t make sense to anyone. We will keep you updated on the memorial and all of that.”

The above-mentioned source adds that Thabiso hosted Kaya FM’s Breakfast Show alongside David O’Sullivan and Jason Goliath, adding that, they were both in disbelief with her passing.

Jason shared that, “The thing I thought was, how could a good person go too soon? I’ve never seen a person who has presence and gentleness with a pure heart. She’d pour into you as much as she can.”

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DJ Fresh has issued his first-ever public apology for the heartache and embarrassment he caused his late ex-wife, Thabiso Sikwane.

At her funeral service in Pretoria on Friday, the DJ paid tribute to the mother of his children.

Speaking from the heart, Fresh, born Thato Sikwane, described Thabiso as a devoted wife and mother who relentlessly refused to give up on him.

Sikwane first made a name for herself as a news reader at Y, where she met and fell in love with her ex-husband, DJ Fresh.

The couple were married for 20 years until they announced their amicable split in 2022, following allegations of infidelity.

At the time, reports claimed Fresh had fathered a child out of wedlock, which the DJ has denied.

For the first time ever, the DJ has issued a public apology to his ex-wife.

He acknowledged that while anyone else would have given up, Thabiso never deserted him.

Sikwane’s friends and family emphasised that the industry owed her an apology for deserting her during the highly publicised divorce. 

Her longtime friend and disability advocate, Masingita Masunga, has slammed the industry for sidelining Thabiso during one of her darkest periods.

She’s also been remembered as a quick-witted broadcaster, who always spoke her truth.

Her successful bee-keeping business and philanthropy, including teaching young black children to swim, were among her family’s long list of her greatest achievements.

Speaking at the funeral service, longtime friend and fellow broadcaster, Carol Bouwer, said despite her short life, Thabiso accomplished everything she wanted.

Sikwane passed away on the 31st of August, on what would have been her 50th birthday party.

She succumbed to suspected heart complications as the family awaits the post-mortem results.

WATCH: DJ Fresh interviewed ex-wife, Thabiso Sikwane days before her passing

By: Natasha Archary

Just days before her untimely passing, DJ Fresh interviewed his ex-wife, Thabiso Sikwane on his podcast WAW: What A Week.

The episode premiered on Friday, 30 August on YouTube, a day before Thabiso passed away from a “cardiac event” on Saturday morning, 31 August in hospital.

Thabiso and DJ Fresh, whose real name is Thato Sikwane were married for 20 years before separating in 2020.

Citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for their marriage ending, Thabiso filed for divorce in 2022.

While the couple share three children, DJ Fresh fathered a daughter from a previous relationship, whom Thabiso included as part of their family.

In part 1 of the interview with her ex-husband, Thabiso, a seasoned broadcaster and author showed her vulnerability and gratitude for God’s favour over her life.

“I get emotional when I look at my week or my day and am constantly in awe of how God has come through for me.

God has come through by giving me the peace that is talked about in the Bible. In His word, that is my manual for life, giving me a peace that surpasses understanding, reminding me that he has not given me a spirit of fear.

Fear is there and it’s real but His word says I’ve not given you a spirit of fear but of power, of love and a sound mind.”

Thabiso opened up about her childhood, recounting the fondest memories of her family as a little girl and she laughed and cried as she talked about her children.

Shortly after Thabiso’s passing, DJ Fresh confirmed that the family is awaiting post-mortem results to find out what caused the cardiac event because Thabiso did not show previous signs of heart-related issues.

WATCH: DJ Fresh inter