Xolani Gwala: Celebrated media personality's battle with cancer and his inspiring comeback

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Xolani Gwala: Celebrated media personality's battle with cancer and his inspiring comeback — Sources: Briefly News

Xolani Gwala was a South African media personality. He was diagnosed with cancer of the colon in 2017 and later died on November 1, 2019, after extensive treatment.

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Xolani Gwala: Celebrated media personality's battle with cancer and his inspiring comeback

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