Obituary

Eddie Nhlapo: Key newsroom veteran

Messenger was indispensable part of Sunday Times

15 March 2020 - 00:00 By Chris Barron

Edworks Sheshane Nhlapo, who has died at 87, was a gentle man of dignity and gravitas with an understated, dry sense of humour. His eyes frequently showed amusement at the passing scene...

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