Siyasanga Kobese funeral: We release her into the heavens and bid her farewell
Friends of Siyasanga Kobese have paid emotional tributes at the singer's funeral in Queenstown, in the Eastern Cape.
Those close to the singer and actor took to the podium at the Sandringham Sports Ground in Queenstown to describe the Siya they knew.
"She loved like a fool. She didn't hold back her love for any of us. She was brutally honest," said one friend.
The funeral of Siyasanga Kobese took place on Saturday May 12 2018, in Queenstown. Her mother, Nomawethu Kobese, delivered an emotional tribute to her daughter. Subscribe to TimesLIVE here: https://www.youtube.com/user/TimesLive
They said Siya was a motivator and was always pushing people to do their best.
"Siya would not leave anyone behind. She pushed us to be our best."
Her friends gathered around her casket as each person took to the stage to speak about Siya.
WATCH | Siya's friend surround her casket as a representative speaks #RIPSiyasanga #SiyasangaKobeseFuneral #Azikhipthi pic.twitter.com/AGIrjpFChy
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It was revealed at the memorial that her friends put money together to host her memorial in Johannesburg so that she could be honoured.
He said that all of her friends pitched in to give her a memorial service in Johannesburg when there was no money to do so. #RIPSiyasanga #SiyasangaKobeseFuneral #Azikhipthi
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"The contribution was not made by us but by Siya who gave us her heart and allowed us to love her so much we would do anything for her."#RIPSiyasanga #SiyasangaKobeseFuneral #Azikhipthi
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Mobathembu: She used to sit and read the word of God. She didn't trust her abilities without God. #RIPSiyasanga #SiyasangaKobeseFuneral #Azikhipthi
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She starts singing for her friend #RIPSiyasanga #SiyasangaKobeseFuneral #Azikhipthi
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Mobathembu breaks down as she sings "it is well with my soul" #RIPSiyasanga #SiyasangaKobeseFuneral #Azikhipthi
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