The late Metro FM newsreader Pearl Shongwe’s funeral service will take place in Diepkloof Zone 5 on Saturday, Khehla Tshabalala, spokesperson for the family, said on Tuesday.
The 35-year-old seasoned presenter was found dead at her residence by neighbours who alerted the police last week. She was found lying face down on her bed.
A memorial service will be held at the SABC head office in Auckland Park, Johannesburg on Wednesday.
“The memorial service is hosted by Metro FM. Her colleagues, friends, and relatives will be there to talk about Pearl and look back at her life. The memorial service starts at 12pm at SABC M1 auditorium and will finish at about 3pm,” according to a statement from the family.
“The family will hold an intimate service at the family home in Diepkloof Zone 5 at 06:30 [Saturday morning]. The cortege will [then] leave for church at the Welfare Centre at 07:30,” said Tshabalala.
Shongwe was also the presenter of Daily Thetha, an exciting audience-driven and educational TV talk show that seeks to inspire the youth. She also presented Morning Live on weekends alongside Simphiwe Ncongwane.
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