The family of the now late television producer confirmed that they would bury Akhumzi this coming Saturday, Akhumzi will be laid to rest in Johannesburg.

Family spokesperson Percy Vilakazi briefed the media on Monday and explained that the family is still in utter shock over the passing of Akhumzi, Siyasanga and Thobani who died in a fatal car crash in the early hours of Saturday morning.

In an interview on Metro FM, Percy said that Akhumzi was going to the Eastern Cape for his uncle’s wedding and then a funeral of another family member.

Akhumzi’s memorial service will be held on Thursday at the Rhema Bible Church in Randburg, Johannesburg and his industry peers are currently working at giving him a beautiful send off. Everyone is said to be welcomed to join the memorial service.

A moving letter penned by Akhumzi’s mother, Zoleka Jezile, was read out by Andile Ncube and it left the attendees who filled the auditorium in tears

Akhumzi Jezile, the multi-talented star was today laid to rest. His funeral ceremony was held at Rhema Bible Church in Randburg and was attended by industry friends and family. Zoleka said since his passing, all she has done was cry and question God why he had to die

Jezile’s best friend Musa Mthombeni struggled to hold back his tears as he recalled the day he heard about the tragedy.

“One week ago, I received a call that changed my life.

“My life was thrown off its axis and since then, I have been spinning endlessly in a profound state of confusion.

“I find it very hard to believe that any of this is happening. I am so puzzled by all that’s been happening,” he added.

Jezile’s best friend Musa Mthombeni struggled to hold back his tears as he recalled the day he heard about the tragedy.

“One week ago, I received a call that changed my life.

“My life was thrown off its axis and since then, I have been spinning endlessly in a profound state of confusion.

“I find it very hard to believe that any of this is happening. I am so puzzled by all that’s been happening,” he added.

South African Loyanda Natchengis, a midfielder of Maritzburg United, died on Friday, two months after being struck by lightning during a friendly.
South African Loyanda Natchengis, a midfielder of Maritzburg United, died on Friday, two months after being struck by lightning during a friendly.

The promising 21-year-old was in a medically induced coma since 11 March until the club announced his death.

Nanchangis, who made his first appearance in October 2016, is the third player to die in nearly two years after midfielders Mondley Sissi, 27, and Melinda Dlamini, 20, have died in two separate incidents.

Maritsborg are fourth in the league and have reached the May 19 local cup final.
The promising 21-year-old was in a medically induced coma since 11 March until the club announced his death.

Nanchangis, who made his first appearance in October 2016, is the third player to die in nearly two years after midfielders Mondley Sissi, 27, and Melinda Dlamini, 20, have died in two separate incidents.

Maritsborg are fourth in the league and have reached the May 19 local cup final.