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Esteemed journalist Rosita Sokou, 98, passes away

Esteemed journalist Rosita Sokou, 98, passes away

Respected journalist and author Rosita Sokou passed away on Tuesday. Sokou had been admitted to hospital a few days ago with Covid-related symptoms. The news was shared by her daughter on social media.

“Born on September 9, 1923, she had recently celebrated her 98th birthday and had just finished working on the second, larger and improved edition of her momentous autobiography ‘Rosita’s century’,” read the statement.

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