By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Veteran football broadcaster and boxing commentator Phumlani Msibi, has passed away on Friday, 20 June 2025, after a short illness.
Msibi was 57 years old.
Confirming the sad news, SuperSport issued a heartfelt statement:
“SuperSport is saddened to learn of the passing of legendary sports commentator, presenter and anchor Phumlani Msibi.”
“Our heartfelt condolences go to his family, friends, and colleagues following this great loss. Born on 15 December 1967 in Durban, Msibi was a passionate and supremely talented storyteller, with a penchant for live football and boxing commentary and analysis,” read the statement.
According to Supersport, he started as a ring announcer with the late boxing promoter, Mzi Mnguni, in the late 1990s before becoming a seasoned boxing commentator, becoming the first to commentate in isiZulu and English on the sports broadcaster.
SuperSport CEO Rendani Ramovha paid tribute to the late broadcaster:
“Msibi was one of the most beloved sports commentators SuperSport has ever had. He had a reputation as an outstanding professional, well-respected by his peers and colleagues and a respected family man. On behalf of SuperSport and the MultiChoice family, we’d like to express our heartfelt condolences to the Msibi family.
Before rising to prominence at SuperSport, Msibi began his broadcasting career at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), where he laid the foundation.