Acting SABC spokeswoman Mmoni Seapolelo confirmed KB’s death in a statement. “The SABC board, management, and staff would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the Molopyane family and friends. He will be deeply missed and may his soul rest in peace. The details of his memorial and funeral service will be announced in due course,” it read. The 45-year-old was hosting Motsweding FM’s weekday sports programme Mabaleng and weekend breakfast show, Le Re Tlhabetse. 

Kabelo Molopyane was a qualified teacher with a University Diploma in Education and also had a Degree in Communications from the University of North West. Kabelo Molopyane's radio career started in 1996 when he joined Motsweding FM’s Drama Department as a drama artist before joining Soshanguve Community Radio station in 1997. He joined Mafisa FM in 2000. KB Molopyane joined Motsweding FM in 2002 to date. Whilst at Motsweding FM he presented all the weekday primetime shows that include standing in all the evening and night shows. He also hosted other weekend major shows that include the Weekend Breakfast, Top 30 and Party-Time. To show his versatility he was also a Sports commentator for Soccer, Rugby and Cricket.