Celani Sikhakhane
Gospel star Deborah Fraser’s funeral had to be postponed when her grave was flooded following the heavy KwaZulu-Natal floods.
The rain started while the funeral service which was held in Durban on Saturday was underway. But when the body was about to be taken to Lalakahle cemeteries in Hillcrest, it was announced that it needed to be taken back to the mortuary. Fraser’s grave was full of water.
Many Durban celebrities and top business people including politicians are buried at Lalakahle graveyard. Among them is the late gospel star Sfiso Ncwane.
Scrolla.Africa understands that many celebrities who attended Fraser’s funeral, including Yvonne Chaka Chaka, had to leave after the service.
Family spokesperson Nontando Mafisa said they won’t comment.
“The family has not given us any mandate to comment on this matter so I won’t be able to assist you,” she said.
Fraser died last week after a short illness. She was one of the most powerful Gospel singers in South Africa.
Fraser has worked with many stars in the music industry including Dr Rebecca Malope, the late Brenda Fassie, the late Vuyo Mokoena and Soul brothers.
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