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Cape Town – Family, friends and fans gathered at the Rhema Bible Church in Randburg to pay final tribute to Akhumzi Jezile.
The star died in a car accident near Queenstown in the Eastern Cape on Saturday morning. The same crash also claimed the lives of singer Siyasanga Kobese and actor Thobani Mseleni.
The funeral service followed a memorial service which was held to honour the star on Thursday at the same venue in Randburg.
Viewers could tune in to the live broadcast of the the service on SABC1 (DStv 191). This comes after the public broadcaster was slammed for not airing his memorial service. (Read more here)
Among the speakers were Noxolo Grootboom, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa, his friend Dr Musa Mthombeni, a colleague Sjula Mkhize and Andile Ncube who delivered a moving tribute on behalf of Akhumzi's mother.
SEE TWEETS FROM INSIDE THE FUNERAL HERE:
Dr. Musa Mthombeni’s tribute to his Bestie Akhumzi Jezile.
— Lehlabile ???? Davhana (@LehlaDavhy) May 5, 2018
A life well lived.#AkhumziJezilefuneral #RIPAkhumziJezile #ILoveYouAkhumzi
(1/2) pic.twitter.com/PddbAdN55M
[WATCH] Earlier: #AkhumziJezileFuneral: Gospel singer Hlengiwe Mhlaba pays tribute to #Akhumzi through song and dance. Mourners surround the casket. Courtesy #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/qfIMyv0ewf
— eNCA (@eNCA) May 5, 2018
[ICYMI] #AkhumziJezileFuneral: Andile Ncube reads out letter from #Akhumzi's mother. Courtesy #DStv403 https://t.co/0k40gynZ9Z
— eNCA (@eNCA) May 5, 2018
[ICYMI] #AkhumziJezileFuneral: Noxolo Grootboom reads out #Akhumzi's obituary. Courtesy #DStv403 https://t.co/0dJLN5Vw9P
— eNCA (@eNCA) May 5, 2018
Cheers, AKZ! ?? #AkhumziJezileFuneral pic.twitter.com/E31AoAuHkJ
— Shaun Lukhele (@ShaunLukhele) May 5, 2018
The letter from Akhumzi’s Mom as read by Andile Ncube
— Lehlabile ???? Davhana (@LehlaDavhy) May 5, 2018
“Fly away my angel...”#AkhumziJezileFuneral#RIPAkhumziJezile#RestEasyChamp
(1/2) pic.twitter.com/eVX5rGCh9e
Akhumzi’s mom bethuna???????? I pray for you Mama #AkhumziJezileFuneral pic.twitter.com/BBgXbxBdok
— Gaaratwe Mokhethi (@GaaratweMokheth) May 5, 2018
You walked this earth loud and bold,now you are lying there in a very loud silence. #AkhumziJezileFuneral pic.twitter.com/8zyAmzUA75
— Theo The Ninja™ (@Yung_TheoLogySA) May 5, 2018
Kelly khumalo on stage #AkhumziJezileFuneralpic.twitter.com/ZQ11teDKjC
— Mzansi's News Alert (@mzansi_alert) May 5, 2018
After the service he was laid to rest at West Park cemetery.
It's so perfect #AkhumziJezileFuneral pic.twitter.com/FOtLEUnBMr
— L(*OεV*)E (@Aub_rrey) May 5, 2018
