IN PICTURES: Fitting final farewell for jazz legend Thandi Klaasen
Hundreds of friends, family, fans and high-profile dignitaries have gathered at the DJ Thomas Hall in Alberton to bid farewell to jazz legend Thandi Klaasen.
Klaasen died at the age of 86 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
The musician and political stalwart will be laid to rest at the Thomas Nkosi Memorial Park, Heroes Acre in Boksburg.
Thandi Klaasen to be given a 'heroine's farewell' Jazz legend Thandi Klaasen who died on Sunday after a long battle with pancreatic cancer will be given a fitting final farewell.
It has been an emotionally-charged service as those close to Klaasen fondly remembered the contribution she made to the country through music.
High-profile personalities including former President Thabo Mbeki, Dorothy Masuku, Caiphus Semenya and Abigail Kubheka are at the service.
#ThandiKlaasen "The night is falling and I'm alone." Palesa quoting one of #ThandiKlaasen songs.
— Olorato Mongale (@Olo_Mongale) January 27, 2017
The funeral service of jazz legend, Thandi Klassen. Picture: Abigail Javier
#ThandiKlaasen"She was a great woman for many different things to many different people." - Palesa Mphambani, great-grandchild.
— Olorato Mongale (@Olo_Mongale) January 27, 2017
EMPD called to follow protocol required of a civic funeral.#ThandiKlaasenpic.twitter.com/EZSJ0dgauz
— Olorato Mongale (@Olo_Mongale) January 27, 2017
Tribute to jazz legend Thandi Klassen. Picture: Abigail Javier
Pall Bearers carry the coffin of jazz legend Thandi Klassen.Picture: Abigail Javier
"I am absolutely certain that none of us as South Africans will forget her."- Thabo Mbeki#ThandiKlaasenpic.twitter.com/34pUPnPJCO
— Olorato Mongale (@Olo_Mongale) January 27, 2017
Former President Thabo Mbeki pays his respects at Thandi Klaasen's Funeral . Picture Abigail Javier
#ThandiKlaasen funeral to receive special tributes by Dorothy Masuku, Caiphus Semenya and Abigail Kubheka. pic.twitter.com/PfcalaONoh
— Olorato Mongale (@Olo_Mongale) January 27, 2017
Family and friends bid farewell to musician #ThandiKlaasen.#ThandiKlaasen funeral received unanimous votes to be declared a civic funeral.
— Olorato Mongale (@Olo_Mongale) January 27, 2017