Nathi Mthethwa's Mandoza speech interrupted by fan brawl

Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa had to pause during his speech at the memorial for Mandoza after a brawl broke out in the crowd.

His speech was barely audible to those in the audience as jeering could be heard.

Eventually it was clear that a fight had broken out and police had to intervene.

The Minister of Arts and Culture stepped back until the crowd was silent.

• I feel proud that Mandoza made me a man, says BrickzKwaito star Brickz says that he is proud of Mandoza for living his life to the fullest, he told TMG Entertainment at the memorial. 

It was then that Mthethwa described Mandoza as a lion who roared for the last time at the Thank You SABC concert held at Orlando Stadium a week before his death.

"That was his last roar which all of South Africa will remember and the people of the world," said Mthethwa.

Mthethwa also praised Mandoza's widow, Mpho, saying she was a lioness who stood by her man shoulder to shoulder.

"We are here to pay tribute to a hero. Mandoza is a hero who is going to last forever," he added.

• PICS! Mshoza, Shakes Mashaba and Kabelo at #MandozaMemorialWell-known personalities have gathered at the Standard Bank Arena to pay tribute to kwaito star Mandoza. 

Entertainment heavyweights are at the memorial for the singer who died on Sunday afternoon.

Zahara, Mshoza, Zola, Brickz and Doc Shebeleza have all paid tribute to the singer.