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IN PICTURES | Siyasanga Kobese's family breakdown as she is laid to rest

12 May 2018 - 15:42 By Jessica Levitt and Kyle Zeeman
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The family of Siyasanga Kobese could not hold back their tears as her casket was lowered to the ground.
The family of Siyasanga Kobese could not hold back their tears as her casket was lowered to the ground.
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Family and friends of Siyasanga Kobese could not hold back their tears as they watched the singer's casket being lowered to the ground.

Siyasanga's final resting place is at the Queenstown Cemetery in the Eastern Cape.

The funeral of Siyasanga Kobese took place on Saturday May 12 2018, in Queenstown. Her mother, Nomawethu Kobese, delivered an emotional tribute to her daughter. Subscribe to TimesLIVE here: https://www.youtube.com/user/TimesLive

A guard of honour was formed as the casket was driven into the cemetery grounds.

Upon arrival, a short sermon and prayer was done. It was then that her family broke down in tears as they watched Siya's casket being lowered.

Mourners then made their way past the casket to throw in some sand or a flower.

Siyasanga was killed in a car crash that claimed the lives of five people, including Akhumzi Jezile and Thobani Mseleni.

Tears and songs of praise as Siyasanga Kobese's body carried into funeral service

The funeral service for Siyasanga Kobese is underway in Queenstown.
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"I only have one desire, that is to go to heaven because I know that is where you are."
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