In a tweet seen by NCMP, Maal Maker Thiong announced the passing away of a renowned South Sudanese female Journalist, Wani passed away yesterday in Juba at age of 28.
It's shocking & sad news to learned of your passing Diana John Wani Simon. U're a colleague, friend & above all my best sister. It's so sad to loose u at this critical time when u family and ur beloved son need u more. Rest Well my sister. My condolences to Media family. pic.twitter.com/TmIIToiETQ
— Maal Maker Thiong🇸🇸🌹 (@maalmaker) December 30, 2020
Ms Diana died at the Juba Medical Complex.
She first fell sick on December 26, 2020.
According to a doctor’s report, the young journalist succumbed to severe Malaria and ulcers.
Her uncle said that Diana’s death came as a shock to the entire family and the media fraternity.
Late Diana is the daughter of John Wani Simon and Veronica Aristo Laku.
She is a graduate of Khartoum University, Faculty of Arts, Department of Mass Communications and Philosophy.
She worked with Almuogif newspaper and recently as a contractor for Arabic news at Eye Radio. Her death has shocked fellow journalists and media stakeholders.
Those who knew her as a field reporter described the late Diana as a jovial and social person –who was a professional while conducting her duties. He described her as “a good person” who works diligently and “does her work passionately, she’s a quiet person who doesn’t talk much.
The family is yet to communicate the burial and funeral arrangements for Diana John Wani.
