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We do not have words enough to express our shock and sadness at her untimely passing,\u201d said Mthembu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He described Madikizela-Vuso as someone who was passionate about her job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the reporters from Unitra Community Radio (UCR FM), Asanda Maliwa, said he had worked with her for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Blockquote\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_5fb70655\">\n<div class=\"text\">Ever since I worked in this industry I never had a problem with her, because she was always giving me all the information I wanted. 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