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Patrick Shai funeral: South Africans asked to accept late actor's apology
Late actor Patrick Shai’s uncle Pat Kgamedi has urged people to accept the late actor's apology.
The funeral service of the late iconic actor Patrick Shai will take place at the Soweto Theatre from 8am.
A memorial service was held at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg where loved ones came together to honour the legendary actor.
Speaking at her husband's memorial service, Mmasechaba Shai called on people to forgive Patrick Shai for his mistakes, saying that his past shouldn’t taint his legacy. The memorial service for the veteran actor took place at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg on 28 January 2022.
Industry greats, friends and family gathered to celebrate the life of the late legend who contributed immensely to the space of the arts.
A memorial service for acclaimed actor Patrick Shai is being held at the Market Threatre in Johannesburg.
The actor took his own life on Saturday at his home in Dobsonville, Soweto, where he had lived for 33 years.
In a brief statement, Shai’s family announced that details about his funeral will be shared at a later stage.
In a statement released on Sunday, National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and the National Council of Provinces chairperson Amos Masondo paid tribute to the veteran actor who passed away on Saturday.
While the entertainment fraternity mourns the loss of veteran actor Patrick Shai, the Commission for Gender Equality says South Africa has lost a compassionate human rights and gender activist.
The family of the veteran actor confirmed the news of his passing in a short statement on Saturday.
The family of veteran actor Patrick Shai confirmed his passing on Saturday morning.
On Monday, residents went on the rampage blocking roads with burning objects, demanding that power be restored.
Actor Patrick Shai was in Soweto where residents have been protesting against Eskom, demanding their electricity be restored.
Extended power cuts sparked protests in at least two areas in Johannesburg on Monday morning.
Residents burned tyres, demanding answers from Eskom after being without power since last week.