09 Aug 2017

AS IT HAPPENED: Dumi Masilela memorial service

Cape Town - Multi-talented star Dumi Masilela died on Wednesday, following an attempted hijacking.

The former Idols SA contestant was shot in the upper body and then later died in the hospital as a result of his injuries.

A memorial service will be held to honour the star on Wednesday in Kempton Park (Johannesburg), followed by the funeral service on Saturday at the same venue.

Follow the live updates here:

14:12

Friends and family are gathered at Hope Restoration Ministries for the late actor's memorial service.

14:13

The Rhythm City cast have arrived. And tears are flowing.

14:15

Memorial service of #dumimasilela underway today at Hope Restoration Ministries. pic.twitter.com/z2dbdctIBU
— TheJuiceSA (@TheJuiceSA) August 9, 2017

14:25

#dumimasilela loved ones arrive at his memorial service. pic.twitter.com/e1I1gJTaid
— TheJuiceSA (@TheJuiceSA) August 9, 2017

14:30

Actress Connie Chiume among the program directors.

14:35

"He was not scared to die and nothing would kill him because he had love."

14:38

Rhythm City actor Mduduzi Mabaso asks "how can a person with so much love leave us?"

14:38

Mduduzi Mabaso breaks into song.

14:39

Industry friend talks about the last conversation he had with Dumi. #dumimasilela pic.twitter.com/zOnEHlerqa
— TheJuiceSA (@TheJuiceSA) August 9, 2017

14:41

Connie Chiume now pays tribute.

14:55

A friend speaks about Dumi: "The amount of love that he had, I was so impressed." #dumimasilela pic.twitter.com/GpcJwsc198
— TheJuiceSA (@TheJuiceSA) August 9, 2017

14:55

A friend remembers going on a six hour road trip wit Dumi, "I realised then I had found a friend."

14:57

"I was amazed at how much he loved Simphiwe. It was a love you can't speak only show."

14:59

"Dumi was not of this world. When I heard the news I was heartbroken. I didn't think it was real."

15:04

The family of #DumiMasilela pic.twitter.com/nfQIzx949e
— TheJuiceSA (@TheJuiceSA) August 9, 2017

15:08

.@etv pay tribute to #DumiMasilela pic.twitter.com/qmR0LlqkXH
— TheJuiceSA (@TheJuiceSA) August 9, 2017

15:10

Some of Dumi's work screened at his memorial. #dumimasilela pic.twitter.com/TmmSrGNNsF
— TheJuiceSA (@TheJuiceSA) August 9, 2017

15:10

"Dumi was always a very positive person," says the late star's friend George Maluleka. pic.twitter.com/8AXvfhGXet
— TheJuiceSA (@TheJuiceSA) August 9, 2017

15:11

Percy Vilakazi talks about how Dumi got his start on Rhythm City. #dumimasilela pic.twitter.com/XMhj7rS1cr
— TheJuiceSA (@TheJuiceSA) August 9, 2017

15:17

Isidingo actor Motlatse Mafatshe stands up in his seat to sing along to the choir.

15:19

Friends and family dance to Dumi's hit song Shona Phansi.

15:33

Simphiwe sings along to #DumiMasilela's track Shona Phansi pic.twitter.com/3ije3x5sAe
— TheJuiceSA (@TheJuiceSA) August 9, 2017

15:41

Dumi has been described as a strong man.

15:44

Dumi's Idols SA audition screened at his memorial. #dumimasilela pic.twitter.com/1dgdOds9IY
— TheJuiceSA (@TheJuiceSA) August 9, 2017

15:59

"Long live the spirit of Dumi Masilela, long live"

16:04

Family expected to speak at 17:00.

16:18

Simphiwe Ngema's father, Thami, remembers Dumi. #dumimasilela pic.twitter.com/H0oqPQ9JLJ
— TheJuiceSA (@TheJuiceSA) August 9, 2017

16:26

Simphiwe Ngema's father, Thami, remembers Dumi. #dumimasilela pic.twitter.com/H0oqPQ9JLJ
— TheJuiceSA (@TheJuiceSA) August 9, 2017

16:39

Tribute by Masilela family representative. #dumimasilela pic.twitter.com/2u8TqrvRJn
— TheJuiceSA (@TheJuiceSA) August 9, 2017

16:59

Simphiwe prepares to pay tribute to her husband #DumiMasilela pic.twitter.com/Z5yS9MwXON
— TheJuiceSA (@TheJuiceSA) August 9, 2017

17:00

Simphiwe calls Dumi "perfect."

17:02

Simphiwe leads a song of tribute.

17:27

Simphiwe Ngema's musical tribute to Dumi. #dumimasilela pic.twitter.com/XQniyYzp1U
— TheJuiceSA (@TheJuiceSA) August 9, 2017

17:48

Simphiwe's moving tribute to her husband #DumiMasilela pic.twitter.com/2rMPtE9u66
— TheJuiceSA (@TheJuiceSA) August 9, 2017

17:59 WATCH: Simphiwe Ngema's moving tribute to her husband Dumi Masilela

18:00

#dumimasilela memorial taking place at Hope Restoration Ministries. pic.twitter.com/MUy4d3Fcj7
— TheJuiceSA (@TheJuiceSA) August 9, 2017

18:00

Dumi Masilela remembered as versatile, creative character .

18:01

A collection box will be placed at the door to collect donations to support the family

18:02

Following the thanks the memorial services is concluded.

18:02

The funeral will take place at the same venue on Saturday at 08:00

18:03

Click HERE for the funeral details.

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