The funeral service of the late internationally acclaimed playwright, composer, director and singer Dr Mbongeni Ngema will take place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) on Friday 5 January from 9am.

The Playhouse Theatre, a cultural hub in Durban, became a solemn space to pay tribute to Mbongeni Ngema, an internationally acclaimed playwright, director, singer, and author.