Mandoza buried next to Gugu Zulu, Flabba and other icons

As the nation prepares to bid a final farewell to Kwaito legend Mandoza, it has emerged that his final resting place is alongside other fallen icons.

Mourners have on Friday afternoon made their way to Westpark Cemetery following an emotionally-charged funeral service for a person many have described as a "hero."

So it is only fitting that Mandoza be laid to rest next to other SA heroes including racing car driver Gugu Zulu who died two months ago, rapper Flabba, Simba Mhere, Baby Jake and Eddie Zondi.

Speaking at Mandoza's funeral service Mandoza's widow, Mpho promised to keep her husband's legacy alive and thanked the nation for the overwhelming support that she has received during this difficult time.

"It's been 18 years now, I love him and I will love him till I die. I know he will send me a ball of fire from heaven and I will raise our children," she said.

The family and other mourners are currently preparing to lay Kwaito's 'grootman' to rest.