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.
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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.Â
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.
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WATCH: The funeral is underway
UPDATE – KZN Premier, Sihle Zikalala has just arrived:
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