When is a hero a hero? It would seem South Africans can only agree about one undisputed icon – and that’s former president Nelson Mandela.

The death of SABC radio and television presenter Vuyo Mbuli has deprived SA of an intelligent and spirited individual, the Anglican church says.

President Jacob Zuma, political parties and the broadcasting community has expressed shock and sadness at the death of SABC presenter Vuyo Mbuli.

SABC television and radio presenter Vuyo Mbuli has died, the South African Broadcasting Corporation reported on Sunday.

TV presenter Vuyo Mbuli has allegedly reneged on an agreement to pay the Matlosana City Council a share of revenue from a billboard he managed.