As we celebrate 75 years of news on the SABCs platforms, we revisit one of the most hilarious moments in South African television news history.
Riaan Cruywagen is synonymous with professionalism and perfectionism - the ultimate South African news presenter. Cruywagen perfectly presented the Afrikaans television news for 37 years.
One night, however, he showed his human side, after an on-air incident which is still being remembered by millions of South Africans.
Hes been called a legend, an icon, Mr News. Cruywagen was one of the longest-serving news presenters on SABC television. The epitome of respectability, professionalism and dedication.
But one evening, in the early 90s, he displayed his very human side. It was a bulletin that millions of South Africans still remember.