Zahara Funeral Details Revealed: Iconic Musician’s Final Resting Place and Burial Date
Information about Zahara’s final resting place and burial date has been released to the public.
The acclaimed musician, known for the hit song “Loliwe,” was fondly remembered by her husband, family, friends, and colleagues in the entertainment industry during a memorial service at Rhema Bible Church on Thursday.
Zahara, whose real name was Bulelwa Mkutukana, passed away on Monday due to liver complications. At the time of her untimely demise, Zahara’s health had deteriorated and she was in a coma in the ICU of a public hospital in Johannesburg.
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December 23, 2023: Zahara ‘s Funeral Details and Resting Place
Zahara (Image: The Citizen)Zahara, whose real name was Bulelwa Mkutukana, will be laid to rest on 23 December 2023 in the Eastern Cape. The Mkutukana family announced that Zahara will be buried in Phumlani, Eastern Cape, her birthplace.
Zahara will be laid to rest on December 23, 2023, in Phumlani, Eastern Cape, her birthplace, as announced by the Mkutukana family.
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Controversy Surrounds ANC’s Funeral Assistance Offer
Before the memorial service, well-wishers, including DJ Sbu, Zola, and representatives from various churches, visited the singer’s family to offer condolences.
Notably, ANC Provincial Secretary Thembinkosi “TK” Nciza and his ex-wife Nhlanhla Mafu paid their respects after a delay in visiting the star during her hospitalisation. According to an insider, TK and Nhlanhla visited the family’s house on Wednesday, expressing condolences and suggesting that the ANC handle the funeral arrangements. However, this proposal stirred some controversy, with reports indicating that Vusi Nova, a close associate, expressed dissatisfaction with TK’s offer.
“They arrived at the house and said their condolences to Bulelwa’s mom. TK offered that the ANC handles the funeral arrangements and move the body from the current mortuary, which did not sit well with a lot of people. They were not present during her time of need. The family reached out to them for assistance, but no one was there for her, except for her fiancé Mpho,” the source disclosed.
Although it remains unclear whether the family accepted the ANC’s assistance, reports suggest ongoing discussions to ensure Zahara receives a dignified send-off.