The funeral service held in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, and the actor along with his father, Ndodeni Ngubane, who died three days after his son.
Family and friends gathered at the Ladysmith Indoor Sports Centre to pay their last respect to the famous actor. Ngubane died last week aged 56 after losing his battle with diabetes and kidney failure.
Today I'm in Ladysmith, KZN to bid farewell to a towering giant of South African arts, Menzi Ngubane. He left an everlasting impact on every role he played and inspired so many with his relentless pursuit of excellence, as an Actor, a father and an exceptional South Africa 🇿🇦. pic.twitter.com/uUru96mJCL
— Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) March 20, 2021
In Menzi Ngubane, our nation has lost one of its finest talents. The country mourns the loss of an icon, a humble son of the soil, a father, a brother & the quintessential maverick Actor. We sympathise with the Ngubane family, who have carried a heavy burden of grief. pic.twitter.com/lX1RvQv5MP
— Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) March 20, 2021