By: Natasha Archary

Legendary South African playwright Mbongeni Ngema will receive a special provincial official funeral category 2.
The Ngema family announced details for the memorial and funeral service of the national icon, which will take place this week in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
Ngema will be laid to rest on Friday, 05 January 2024, while a memorial service will take place on Wednesday, 03 January at the Playhouse, Durban.
Details about the funeral venue in KZN will be shared in due course.
So, too, will details about time for the memorial service.
The Ngema family and Committed Artists would like to thank the public and media for the outpouring of grief and continuous coverage since the sudden passing of Dr Ngema on Wednesday 27 December 2023 in a motor accident.
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