Friends, family and fans gather for Joe Mafela's memorial
The Mandela Auditorium at the Joburg Theatre is packed with friends, family and fans of Joe Mafela saying their last farewell to the South African entertainment great.
Mafela died after being involved in a car accident last Saturday. Authorities believe he might have died from a medical condition, rather than from any injuries sustained in the accident.
The actor's family took their seats up front as the programme got underway.
#JoeMafelaMemorial His family has arrived. SM pic.twitter.com/hSsm5a9SOF
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Cynthia Shange, who plays Deliwe in SA's first all-black film 'uDeliwe' is also there.
WATCH #JoeMafelaMemorial Cynthia Shange who plays 'Deliwe' in 1st all black movie "I will always remember his humour." @Slindelo_M pic.twitter.com/kh6M6WcZlO
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A fan of Mafela says she can't believe he is gone.
#JoeMafelaMemorial Mafela's fan says she can't believe he is gone. @Slindelo_M pic.twitter.com/Vo1zTG4DPW
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A friend of the family says she will remember Mafela for his character as Sdumo.
#JoeMafelaMemorial friend of the family says she will remember Mafela in his character as Sdumo. @Slindelo_M pic.twitter.com/AkNc5COmty
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) March 23, 2017