Bob Mabena, legendary radio personality will be laid to rest on Saturday.
On Monday, Mabena passed on at the age of 51, as a result of a cardiac arrest.
A virtual memorial service will hold on Thursday 3:30pm, while a virtual funeral service will begin at 12:30pm on Saturday.
Mabena launched his radio career in 1989 at Radio Bop.
In a career that spanned 30 years, Mabena worked for Highveld Stereo, Kaya FM, Power FM, and other notable media houses.
During the time of his death, he was a presenter of POWER Breakfast on Power FM.
“We recognise and appreciate that Mr Bob Mabena belonged to many South Africans, due to lockdown regulations we will not be able to accommodate all people who may wish to pay their last respects.”
“We wish to encourage people to feel free and set up their own virtual memorial services in his honour,” said Power FM said.
[ON AIR] Tributes continue to pour in for fallen radio legend Bob Mabena. President Ramaphosa has hailed him as an ‘exceptional talent’. For more reaction, @ThembiMrototo speaks to broadcaster and author Redi Tlhabi. #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/kCq025abCL
— eNCA (@eNCA) August 12, 2020
