Masinga played with Radebe at Leeds United somewhere in the range of 1994 and 1996 and furthermore had spells at St Gallen in Switzerland and Italian clubs Salernitana and Bari.
"He lost his battle against disease toward the beginning of today which is, exceptionally miserable for us as a football brotherhood," said Radebe.
"We are grieving the departure of an extraordinary legend."
Previous focal safeguard Radebe and striker Masinga were both marked by Leeds in 1994.
"For us as Africans it was an incredible ordeal," included Radebe, addressing BBC World Service. "We weren't utilized to the climate and we battled a tad - we kept each other warm on occasion.
"Phil was a major hit with the group and the players. I admired him and I think he motivated me the most. It was completely incredible the manner in which he adjusted to the circumstance.
"He was anything but difficult to coexist with and he was most regarded at the club as an individual."
'One of the most delightful kindest folks I've met'
Masinga made his introduction for South Africa in July 1992 against Cameroon in his nation's first match following their readmission to universal football by Fifa after the finish of Apartheid.
He will best be associated with his objective against Congo, which guaranteed South Africa fit the bill for their first World Cup appearance in 1998.
"Exceptionally tragic news for South African football. We lost a genuine football legend in Phil 'Chippa' Masinga," said previous South Africa and Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar.
"He made ready for all South African footballers in the UK. That objective at FNB arena that took us to our first World Cup will dependably be at the forefront of my thoughts. Tear Legend."
Masinga was likewise an individual from the triumphant 1996 Africa Cup of Nations squad.
"Dismal day for South African football," said South Africa Football Association president Danny Jordaan. "He was a faithful worker of the amusement, on and off the field of play."
South Africa's Premier Soccer League said there would be a snapshot of quietness at all its matches on Sunday out of appreciation for the previous forward.
Bari additionally held a time of quietness before their amusement against Sancataldese on Sunday.
Masinga showed up for Leeds, scoring five objectives.
"It is with extraordinary misery that the club has educated of previous striker Phil Masinga's passing," said an announcement from the Elland Road club.
"The considerations of everybody at LUFC are with his family and companions."
Noel Whelan played nearby Masinga at the Elland Road club and said it was "extremely miserable news".
"He was a companion and strike accomplice as well as one of the most pleasant kindest folks I've met," included Whelan.
"It was a delight and benefit to have known and played with you Phil."
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