Boxing champion Zolani Tete to be laid to rest today
Tete was shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane more than a week ago at the age of 38.
Zolani "Last Born" Tete, the two-time world boxing champion, will be laid to rest today at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape. The funeral has been granted a Special Provincial Category Two status, acknowledging his significant contributions to the sport of boxing. Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane praised the honor, stating it reflects Tete's exceptional achievements.
Tete was tragically killed outside his home in Mdantsane over a week ago at the age of 38. He is set to embark on a final farewell tour through Mdantsane before his burial. The procession will follow some of the paths Tete once traversed, as fellow boxers commemorate their fallen colleague in their traditional boxing attire. The Tete family expressed their astonishment at the fitting farewell prepared for their beloved champion, including a symbolic ring tolling by President Cyril Ramaphosa, signaling the end of Tete's illustrious boxing career.
Premier Mabuyane, along with boxers, family members, and fans, will gather to bid a final goodbye to Tete, effectively closing the chapter on his extraordinary journey in the world of boxing.
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