I just received word from M-Net regarding the news that Peter Jones, art department coordinator in Survivor SA Santa Carolina died while the show was being filmed in Mozambique.
''The staff and management of M-Net and Endemol South Africa are deeply saddened to confirm that Survivor SA crew member Peter Jones passed away on Thursday, 10 December 2009, in Johannesburg,'' says Helen Smit, M-Net's head of local productions.
Peter ''Shot'' Jones who has worked in the local TV industry for many years, died one day after filming on Survivor SA Santa Carolina wrapped on 9 December.
''M-Net and Endemol South Africa have offered our assistance and support to both his family and to the entire Survivor South Africa team and will continue to do so as they come to terms with their loss.''
On the evening of Tuesday, 1 December 2009, Peter Jones, who was employed as art department coordinator by the producers of Survivor SA, Endemol South Africa, was injured in a road accident. It occurred en route from the series location to their place of accommodation.
''The doctor and medics working on the production were immediately called to the scene of the accident, from where they air-lifted Peter to a private hospital in Johannesburg where he was admitted to the ICU. M-Net and Endemol South Africa would like to take this opportunity to honour Peter for his commitment and his dedication in offering his talent, his passion and his support to this project.''
