A moving final goodbye for Ray Phiri
The life of renowned musician Ray Phiri is being celebrated in his hometown.
Phiri is being laid to rest in Mbombela in Mpumalanga today.
He passed away at the age of 70 last week, following a battle with cancer.
Phiri's son Akhona, paid a moving tribute to his father, fondly remembering him as a man of integrity and passion.
"Dad, who do I call now? I've been asked about my fondest memory. I can't think of just one."
He recalled how his father taught him many lessons.
An special provincial funeral is being held.
National Assembly speaker Baleka Mbete and arts and culture minister Nathi Mthethwa have also addressed mourners.