Cape Town - Veteran actor Joe Mafela will be honoured at a memorial service at the Joburg Theatre on Thursday.
According to Metro police spokesperson Edna Mamonyane, Mafela died following a car accident on Saturday. The accident happened before 22:00 on the M1 North in Johannesburg.
Anthony Mafela broke the news that his uncle Joe Mafela had died on Twitter on Sunday.
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Crowds stands up as the family enters.
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Proceedings are opened with a prayer.
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The SABC Choir sing the national anthem.
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Family members hold each other as they shed tears for Joe Mafela.
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Joe Mafela's brother speaks.
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Joe's son Jimmy pays tribute to his father.
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Sonwabile recounts how he met the Mafela family.
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The entertainment industry now pay tribute to Joe.
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Mfundi Vundla speaks about Joe Mafela.
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Tributes continue to pour in for Joe Mafela.
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