A memorial service reflecting on the life of the late legendary playwright, Dr Mbongeni Ngema, was held at the Playhouse Theatre in Durban on Wednesday.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube, who attended the service, highlighted Ngema’s contributions to the region and the world. The MEC for Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs in KwaZulu-Natal, Siboniso Duma, underscored Ngema’s influence on economic development, tourism and environmental affairs, saying his work had a “multidimensional impact” on many of his work.
Ngema was killed in a car crash on Wednesday, 27 December on his way to KwaZulu-Natal after attending a funeral in the Eastern Cape.
“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. Ngema’s impact on the arts and his role in shaping the cultural landscape were evident in the distinguished attendees who came to honour…
