Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule honoured with a special funeral
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has honoured media personality Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule with a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 2.
Mbokazi-Nkambule, who was diagnosed with lung cancer in May, passed away on Monday, 12 August, and will be laid to rest on Saturday, 17 August. Her funeral service will be held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban.
KZN GOVERNMENT HONOURS ZANELE MBOKAZI-NKAMBULE EITH A SPECIAL FUNERAL
The Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 2, which includes elements of police ceremonial honours, is reserved for distinguished persons specifically designated by the President of South Africa on request by the Premier of a province.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli described Mbokazi-Nkambule as a visionary and pathfinder who changed many lives, especially of young people, through her academy, Future Leaders, which was founded to develop and mold the youth into responsible and successful future leaders in various fields.
Ntuli said Mbokazi-Nkambule distinguished herself as a broadcaster on radio and television and used these platforms to motivate women, young girls, rural people, and the vulnerable. The Premier also applauded her for founding and nurturing the Crown Gospel Awards, another platform she used to change the lives of many aspiring and developing gospel and other music genres artists.
“She started these awards from scratch with little financial support. She developed this proud KwaZulu-Natal brand, which is now continentally appreciated and has produced many musicians. We will replicate her entrepreneurial spirit to uphold her legacy and continue to celebrate her across the Province,” Ntuli said.
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