Akhumzi, Siyasanga Kobese, Thobani Mseleni and two others were killed after they were involved in a head-on collision outside Queenstown on Saturday morning.
Those close to TV star Akhumzi Jezile have gathered at the Rhema Bible Church in Randburg on Thursday afternoon to celebrate his life.
The stage at Rhema Bible Church was adorned with beautiful white flowers and gigantic pictures of Akhumzi in happier times.
Soft, sombre music played in the background as mourners filled the church.
The programme includes tributes by Akhumzi’s close friends, Dr. Musa Mthombeni and Hulisani Ravele.
The program of the day is set to end at 18:00. pic pic#AkhumziJezileMemorial pic.twitter.com/nkd89hKLPv
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Industry A-listers including Somizi Mhlongo, Brenda Mtambo, Donald, Boity Thulo and Khanya Mkangisa were among mourners to pay tribute to Akhumzi.
“For me, I don’t think it has sunk it yet and for it to have happened with two other people it is a huge loss for everyone. Our fondest memories were definitely our YoTV days,” said Khanya.
Boity said that news of Akhumzi’s death was heartbreaking and made her realise that life is so short.
“When we heard the news it was on my birthday and it was heartbreaking. You realise that life is incredibly short, it is a huge loss because he had so much more to do but I believe he is in a far better place. I know that his soul is at peace and I hope his journey back home is peaceful .”
Hulisani Ravele seems absent minded as the praise and worship team sings their their hearts out#AkhumziJezileMemorial pic.twitter.com/NNIdZzJcy5
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Source: Times Live
