Force Khashane (1949 - 12 August 2009) was a South African journalist and magazine editor. He worked for Caxton as editor of Bona[1].
Force Khashane | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1949 |
| Died | 12 August 2009 |
| Occupation | Journalist, editor |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | South African |
Career and death
He was murdered by the two brothers of his wife, Palesa Khashane [2], outside his home in Orlando East, Soweto on the Wednesday night of 12 August 2009 with a gun. The brothers were sentenced in 2011 [3]. At the time of his murder, Khashane was the chairperson of the Soweto TV board of directors and also the editor of Bona magazine. He worked for various South African publications including the Rand Daily Mail, Sunday Times and Pace [4].
References
- ^ Force Khashane passes away, Media update.co.za, 13 August 2009. Retrieved 4 January 2025
- ^ Khashane was assassinated, IOL, 7 December 2011. Retrieved 4 January 2025
- ^ Brothers found guilty of Force Khashane murder, IOL, 6 December 2011
- ^ Media mourn slain Bona editor, Mail and Guardian,13 August 2009. Retrieved 4 January 2025