South Africans say their final goodbyes to Sfiso Ncwane

Sfiso Ncwane was laid to rest today at a funeral service at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

He died in a Johannesburg hospital at the age of 37 from kidney failure. 

A number of high-profile South Africans include Gospel artist, Rebecca Malope‚ the SABC's Hlaudi Motsoeneng and Minister Malusi Gigaba attended the service. 

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Making the opening speech, eThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede said the gospel sensation's way of giving back should be followed by other artists.

"Ncwane was a [community worker]. He assisted people from his rural village. He uplifted the community using the little [resoources] he had," she said.

While Motsoeneng said the family of the gospel icon will continue to benefit from his music.