It was an emotionally charged day as friends, colleagues and family members took to the stage to remember the man Zulu was.
To the rest of the nation Zulu was a sporting hero, but to those close to him he wore many hats - he was a son, a brother, a friend, a colleague, an employee and a husband.
Even though Zulu played so many different roles and meant different things to the people around him, those close to him all agreed that he leaves a lasting legacy, lived life to the fullest, and lived to make a difference to others.
Here's some of the most powerful quotes, which describe the legacy Zulu leaves behind:
His father, Peter Zulu: "To me Gugu is the best story ever told"
Zulu's friend Andre Ross: "I'm not ready to let you go but you lived a purposeful life"
Zulu's friend Stevel Marc: "You always wanted what was best for your first lady and I aspire to be you. You captured the nation with your humanity. We will be the best father to your baby she will never ever go hungry."
Letshego Zulu: "You had so many dreams for our daughter. I promise to keep exposing her to our adventurous lifestyle. The lifestyle of the Adventure Couple hasn't come to an end. Lelethu and I will continue as the Adventure Couple."
Director and chairman of VWSA Thomas Schaefer: "Gugu embodied the spirit of a champion."
Zulu, who died last Monday while attempting to climb Mount Kilimanjaro as part of a Trek4Mandela expedition to raise funds for sanitary pads for impoverished girls, will be laid to rest on Thursday.
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