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SABC3 and Top Billing mourn the tragic loss of presenter Simba Mhere
The news of his untimely passing has been received with immense shock and distress by his friends, fans and colleagues and our hearts go out to his bereaved family.
Simba was an exceptional person and a hugely, talented presenter. He had a disarming ability to win over a star or strangers he had never met, as if they were a personal friend. His warm heart, generous spirit, and wonderful sense of humour, has touched the lives of so many. He was an asset to
Top Billing, and we feel privileged to have shared in his journey.
Top Billing will be airing a tribute to Simba, and celebration of his life and his achievements, this Thursday 5 February 2015 at 8.30pm.
Further to this, there will be a memorial service and funeral held this week, which will be open to the public.
Many thanks to the many friends, viewers and associates who have expressed their condolences.
MEMORIAL SERVICE HOSTED BY THE SABC
Date: Thursday, 5 February 2015
Location: Rhema Bible Church North, Randburg
Address: Hans Schoeman Street, Randburg, 2154, South Africa, 011 796 4000
Time: 15h00 - 17h00
FUNERAL
Date: Saturday, 7th February 2015
Location: Rhema Bible Church North, Randburg
Address: Hans Schoeman Street, Randburg, 2154, South Africa, 011 796 4000
Time: 09h00 – 11:00
The Memorial Service and the Funeral can be viewed via live streaming on SABC3’s Youtube channel and SABC News
SABC Digital News:
https://www.youtube.com/sabcdigitalnews
SABC3:
https://www.youtube.com/sabc3
If anybody would like to share condolences, the family have requested that rather than flowers, donations be made to a charity close to Simba and the family’s heart for humanitarian organisation JAM (Joint Aid Management) that is currently feeding more than 1 million children on our continent every day.
When Simba moved to South Africa he stayed at JAM from the age of 2-years-old and grew up in the missionary participating in many children’s initiatives.
For those wanting to contribute, their bank details are:-
Standard Bank Acc # 021627045
Randburg Branch # 018005,
Account name: JAM SA Donations,
Ref: Simba.