By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Former YFM DJ Cliff Nhlamulo ‘DJ Mulo’ Hlungwani has died after losing his battle with cancer, family confirmed his passing in a statement.
“He passed away peacefully at his home in Bryanston after his battle with Cancer,” read the family statement.
“We know that he has touched many lives and has brought endless joy to those around him. We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts, for all the love, support and prayers that have been coming our way.”
“We were truly blessed to have experienced a wonderful soul like his and will forever remember him,” read the statement shared on his official Instagram page.
The statement confirmed that he died on the morning of Reconciliation Day.
Mulo was South African presenter, producer and DJ best known as a DJ on youth radio station Yfm.
He was open about his battle with the disease. In August, Mulo shared that he was diagnosed with Cancer.
Mulo was married to fellow media personality Ntokozo Molefe. They tied the knot in 2019 and had their son a few months later in 2020.
He pursued his passion for radio and DJing while studying towards his Journalism and Politics degree at Rhodes University. He sharpened his radio skills by hosting flagship and prime time shows at internet & retail radio stations, and proceeded to join YFM in 2010.
DJ Mulo had a recurring role as DJ Sax on e.tv’s soapie Rhythm City and produced the channel’s youth programming block, Craz-e.