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Yhoo Maria McCloy. A shape shifter. A dreamer who did. A voice and embodiment of an entire generation. A deep lover of Johannesburg. A gifted publicist. Never the story, always the enabler. Rest well ausi. Molimo a be le oena. What a profound loss.

Icekwa lishiyeke nathi! 💔🕊️

It’s a @MariaPodesta evening on @938fm today. Some of her favorite jams back to back. R.I.P

Death Be Not Proud. Today, you have touched the very core of Africa’s creative nerve. Before it was en vogue to be proudly African, Maria was already carrying the flag with grace, conviction and unapologetic pride. Before African stories found global stages, she was the trusted communicator to shape our narratives with dignity and depth. Before the creative community gathered in fashionable spaces and celebrated itself with confidence, she was the convenor who brought people together, opening doors, connecting generations and reminding us that creativity is also community. Everyone has a memorable Maria story or anecdote: Their first pair of proudly African shoes, bag or accessory. Their story authentically told. A door she opened for them. A hug, smile or good word that made their day. Everyone has an indelible memory of her character: Selfless. Connector. Community Builder. Cultural Shaper. Generous. Kind. A quiet but formidable force who made others feel seen long before the world saw them. Maria did not simply work in the creative industry; she helped give it soul, language and belonging. So many careers, collaborations, friendships and movements across the continent carry her fingerprints. And perhaps that is why this loss feels so profound. It is not only the passing of a person, but of a presence that was warm, generous, elegant and deeply African. But as the poet reminds us in Death Be Not Proud: “Death, thou shalt die.” Because spirits like Maria's do not disappear. They echo in the stories we tell, the communities we build, and the Africa she believed in before many of us knew how to believe in it ourselves. Rest well, Maria McCloy. Africa is better because you passed through it. Thank you for gift of life and contributions to the African creative community. With your passing, this is not a Happy Africa Month.

Maria deserves a mural in Braam or anywhere in the city. our joburg icon.

Maria McCloy: South African culture lost a giant gq.co.za/culture/2026-0… Tribute to @MariaPodesta by @MolifeK

You were so lovely, Maria. A big loss for arts and culture. A huge void for your MANY friends and family. Go gently, Maria McCloy. The one an only, Maria Podesta!

@PennyLebyane 🫂❤️🫂

At some point l must bath and go do a live tv show today. Staring at my phone scrolling through all the messages about #MariaMcCloy is just devastating. I honestly wish l could just seat here and do nothing🥹right now cause how am l expected too💔 yoo #MariaPodestaAt50

It’s incredible how she made time for everyone. Remembered people’s names, all 5000 of us. 💔

You cannot be a creative in SA who’s deeply rooted in our culture & not know Maria McCloy She really worked ! What a legacy

#RIPMariaMcCLOY🕊️ Culture lost a Giant Go well Maria, we’ll miss you 💔

There should be a street in Joburg named after Maria McCloy. This cultural work we do, is often thankless and the impact often unknown - but no one did more for Johannesburg than Maria. She was an absolutely fierce and prolific PR head and deep lover of culture and music.

Maria Podesta 🕊️ One of the architects of post-90s urban 🇿🇦 cool, shaping a Gen-Y aesthetic where kwaito, hip hop, fashion, media and African cosmopolitanism collided. 📺 Bassiq & Street Journal on SABC 🎼Outrageous Records You curated a language of Black urban culture. RIP to a true cultural worker and tastemaker. ❤️

Late, delayed, and abandoned payments are the silent killer of many small businesses. The people responsible often depend on the silence and desperation of those affected for business to continue as usual.

Joburg has lost an institution. She loved this city and its people so well. To me she was the embodiment of what it looks like to bet on yourself in this city, in life, and win. I hope one day they will do a documentary on this extraordinary person. What a woman. What a life!

Rest Easy @MariaPodesta Maria. We blew each other kisses when I last saw you. Thank you. Soar with the angels and may the music find you wherever you go.

This is what happens to the litter in our rivers. #CleanSouthAfrica #ChangingHabits #ChangingMindSets

#RIPMariaMcCloy in her words 🕊️ ❤️ "I love connecting people..." We remember and celebrate media industry giant Maria McCloy hanging out with Clement Manyathela. Her family released a statement confirming that she has passed away on Tuesday night at Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg. Watch her full interview here: buff.ly/Nzc2vvv #RIPMariaMcCloy #TheCMShow #702WalkTheTalk

Such a heartbreaking morning. Rest in peace, dear Maria McCloy. You were a powerful and inspiring force. You will be sorely missed. May your soul rest in peace 💔🕊️

Today, the music pauses differently. A voice that carried warmth, elegance, rhythm and fearless creativity has gone silent in the physical world, yet its echo remains everywhere. Maria McCloy you were more than a broadcaster, DJ and cultural force with unmistakable grace and luminous energy. She leaves behind not only a remarkable legacy in media and fashion, but memories stitched into the hearts of all who encountered her light. May her journey beyond this life be gentle. Rest beautifully, Maria. 🕊️