Chiume died last Tuesday at Garden City Hospital.
Details of the memorial and funeral for legendary actress Connie Chiume have been announced.
Chiume passed away on Tuesday, August 6th at Garden City Hospital at the age of 72.
Her memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 13th at 12pm followed by her funeral on Thursday, August 15th at 8am.
Both funerals will be held at Oasis of Life Family Church in Daveyton, according to a family statement.
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Tributes pour in for Connie Chiume
Kiume's son, Nonjello Kiume, said on Instagram that his mother had touched the lives of many.
“Mom, you will always be my love. Thank you and goodbye. I will miss you forever.”
“An icon and a kind soul who touched so many lives in South Africa and abroad. We will carry on your beautiful and powerful legacy,” he wrote.
The South African government wrote to X: “Our deepest condolences go out to the family, friends and colleagues of legendary award-winning actress Connie Tcheume. Her incredible work will be forever remembered.”
Career highlights
Chiume began her acting career with memorable roles in internationally acclaimed productions such as; Porgy and Bess, Ipi Ntombiand Little Shop of Horrors.
In the late 80s and early 90s, she played the role of Thembi in the 1989 series. Incom Edora Yodwa Starred in the 1990 film Hell's Warrior.
Her brilliant performance earned her the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA) Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series in 2000.
Chiume gained widespread recognition again when she played the role of Stella Molloy in the SABC1 drama series from 2007 to 2015. Zone 14and secured a new SAFTA.
In 2018, she played the lead role of Zawavari. Black Panther And a sequel in 2022.
In 2020, Chiume played Mamsonto Molefe in the drama series Gomorrah and also appeared in Beyonce's film. Black is King.
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