Former Chairperson of the National Press Club, Patrick Hlahla was a modest unifier who enriched and touched the lives of many in a special way, the North West Provincial Communicators Forum (PCF) agreed in its monthly meeting held in Mahikeng on Monday.“We wish to convey our condolences to the Hlahla family, relatives, friends, colleagues that served with him on the National Press Club and Pretoria News. Bra Pat was an inspiration to many upcoming journalists and colleagues alike. He was a progressive, principled, assertive yet humble journalist who pursued truth and strove at all times to present all sides to a story,” said Provincial Spokesperson Lesiba Kgwele on behalf of the PCF.

Kgwele said that the premature death of Hlahla has robbed the country and the media fraternity of an independent, versatile, experienced and dynamic journalist who was highly respected within the media industry hence he led the National Press Club for three consecutive terms.

“His intellect seethed with talent and ideas. He was professional through and through and was a pleasure to work with,” he concluded.-TDN

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