Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has extended condolences to the family and friends of veteran journalist and former member of the SABC board, Allister Sparks.
The award-winning columnist and author died of heart complications on Monday at Morningside MediClinic in Sandton at the age of 83.
"He made his mark in the fight for a free South Africa and proved that the pen is mightier than the sword. We extend our deepest condolences to his family," said President Zuma.
Sparks developed and trained many journalists, especially during his tenure as an editor. He was the editor of The Rand Daily Mail during apartheid and the publication made its mark by exposing the evils of the system.
Sparks continued to contribute columns even after retirement. - SAnews.gov.za
