{
  "id": 3069688,
  "title": "What funeral Tete will be accorded to be decided later: Mabuyane",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/what-funeral-tete-will-be-accorded-to-be-decided-later-mabuyane",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T16:46:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/what-funeral-tete-will-be-accorded-to-be-decided-later-mabuyane/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has stated that the type of funeral to be held for slain former two-time world boxing champion Zolani Tete will be decided later. Mabuyane paid his respects to Tete's family in Mdantsane, where Tete was gunned down with his female passenger being shot and injured. A 22-year-old man has been charged with murder and attempted murder. The president has the final say on whether a state funeral will be granted, which Mabuyane acknowledges as a complex decision due to the high number of champions and the president's discretion. Eastern Cape Police Provincial Commissioner Vuyisile Ncata added that while they have not ruled out the possibility of additional arrests, those currently in custody will face court proceedings. The investigation continues, focusing on the sourcing of firearms, with hopes for a swift resolution.",
  "summary": "Mabuyane says it’s the President's discretion to grant state funerals..",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}