NEWCASTLE KZN: Mourners arrive to pay tribute to the late Dr Frank Mdlalose [VIDEO]
The special provincial funeral was approved by the President of South Africa, to ensure his legacy to the nation was aptly honoured and remembered.
The funeral of the late Dr Frank Mdlalose is taking place this morning in Madadeni. Dr Mdlalose passed away on April 4 after succumbing to Covid-19.
Official sources have confirmed he will be given a Provincial funeral.
As part of the funeral arrangements, the South African Police Service will provide ‘ceremonial elements and the flag will be flown at half-mast in the province on the day’.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Dr Frank Mdlalose, first Premier of KZN, has passed away
Watch as friends, family and dignitaries arrive to pay their respects:
Dr Mdlalose was 89 at the time of his passing and his family said he lived a good life despite his ‘many co-morbidities’ and ‘is at rest now’.
The funeral service is currently underway.
WATCH: The funeral is underway
UPDATE – KZN Premier, Sihle Zikalala has just arrived:
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