THE funeral of the environmental activist who died in a car collision in Umzinto will be held at the Christ the King Parish in Wentworth today, November 6.

Desmond D’Sa, a world renowned activist who fought against oil industries in the South of Durban, will be cremated following the funeral service.

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Scores of mourners are expected to gather and attend his funeral to pay their last respects to the veteran activist.

The programme will begin with a body viewing from 09:00 to 10:00 followed by the funeral service from 10:00 to 12:00.

A memorial service was held on November 5 where mourners gathered to pay their final respects to D’Sa and honour his legacy.

D’Sa died while travelling from his home in uMzinto to Wentworth along the R612. According to reports the car he was in with his son, Rodney and sister-in-law, Patsy Bishop collided with another vehicle.

The three died at the scene while his step-grandson escaped with injuries.

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