Gauteng MEC for Community Safety Faith Mazibuko wants ProKid buried at Heroes Acre

Linda ProKid Mkhize

Gauteng MEC for Community Safety Faith Mazibuko wants the late hip-hop star Linda ProKid Mkhize to be buried at Heroes Acre at Westpark Cemetery. Linda died last week after her suffered a severe seizure while visiting a friend. 

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According to IOL, MEC described ProKid as a good example of how young people expressed and promoted their talent. The publication further stated that there were negotiations that he be buried at Heroes Acre.

“Together with the City of Joburg, we are negotiating that he be laid at the Heroes Acre at Westpark Cemetery. He will lay with his peers like Mandoza and Robbie Malinga.”

On Monday morning, Minister of Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa and Faith visited Linda’s family. He said that it is important as a government to pay their respect and support the family during this difficult time.

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Tumi Voster honoured with Youth Excellence Award

Tumi Voster honoured with Youth Excellence Award

TV personality and radio DJ Tumi Voster was recognised as a trailblazer when she was honoured with a Gauteng Province Premier Youth Excellence and Service Award in the Arts & Culture category.

The awards aim to celebrate the positive role of young people within the Gauteng province and their contribution to the region’s growth and development.

“Thank you to the Gauteng government for celebrating the youth of Gauteng and its excellent young people,” said Tumi in a statement before adding, “however, most importantly, thank you for recognizing my talent, uniqueness and voice! May we as young people continue to do more to inspire others to remain inspired and driven.”

Taking to Instagram, Tumi Voster expressed herself by saying “Not only did I walk away with this prestigious award last night. But I also got to share a stage with the Gauteng Premier and the MEC’s – definitely a highlight!

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