In August last year former SABC radio and TV host, Xolani Gwala, spoke to the SABC about his battle with cancer. He said the stage four colon cancer diagnosis was the lowest point of his life and that of his family. When he was diagnosed the cancer had already spread in his body, including to his liver. This caused more stress and heartache, including leading to his father suffering a stroke. However, on a positive note, it brought his family much closer together. Senior Journalist Thabile Mbhele reports...

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