By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Photo Credit: Jermaine Craig/Facebook.
Renowned media practitioner, journalist and former 2010 Fifa World Cup local organising committee head of communications Jermaine Craig has died.
In a statement released by family, the 47 year old collapsed at the gym on Monday.
“The family of Jermaine Craig is saddened to inform you of his passing this morning,” the statement read.
“Jermaine collapsed while at gym and was rushed to the Sandton Mediclinic where efforts to revive him failed.
“Information regarding funeral and other arrangements will follow in due course. We ask that you keep [Craig’s wife] Michelle, [his sons] Matthew, Christian, Jermaine’s mom and the rest of the family in your prayers.
“The family requests privacy and deeply appreciates your messages of support during this difficult time.”
Craig worked for The Star newspaper for many years as a senior sports reporter during a journalism career in which he won numerous awards and later served in an editorial capacity.
He also worked for the 2009 Fifa Confederation Cup and 2010 World Cup LOC in various roles in media, including as head of communications.
At the time of his death Craig was a media officer for the Confederation of African Football (Caf), where he worked at Mamelodi Sundowns matches and was a consultant for a number of companies. He also founded his own media firm, Craig Communications.