SABC’s Top Billing presenter Simba Mhere will be laid to rest on 7 February.
Mhere died on 31 January when the driver of a VW Polo crashed into the Mitshubishi that he was driving in Johannesburg on William Nicol Road near the N1 on-ramp.
The driver of the VW was not tested for alcohol, however according to Johannesburg Metro Police spokesperson Edna Mamonyane, the driver will be charged with two counts of culpable homicide and reckless and negligent driving.
Mhere’s father who survived the crash is now recovering at home.
Mhere attended Randpark High School and the University of Johannesburg.
Nandi Madadasana, who heads up the UJ Alumni Network paid tribute to Mhere.
“Simba Mhere was named one of the UJ Alumni Network Goodwill Ambassadors and played a key role in advocacy and fundraising programme efforts.
“It is with heartfelt regret that we learned about the passing of Simba Mhere – It is such a terrible loss,” said Madadasana.
DA Gauteng Spokesperson on Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation Kingsol Chabalala also expressed his condolences to the Mhere family.
A memorial service for Mhere will be held on 5 February, at the Rhema Bible Church in Randburg from 3pm to 5pm.
His funeral will take place at Rhema Bible Church in Randburg and he will be laid to rest at West Park Cemetery in Roosevelt Park.
