In a solemn ceremony held at Port Shepstone on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, Dudu Myeni, former chairperson of South African Airways (SAA), was laid to rest.
The funeral service was attended by several high-profile figures, including former President Jacob Zuma.
Dudu Myeni passed away at the age of 60 after a valiant battle with cancer. At the time of her death, she was embroiled in legal challenges, facing charges of fraud and corruption in the Richards Bay Magistrate’s Court related to state capture allegations.
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Myeni was also the chairperson of the Jacob Zuma Foundation, further cementing her close ties with the former president.
The funeral service drew numerous dignitaries and political figures. Among those in attendance were former KwaZulu-Natal Premier and ANC NEC member Doctor Zweli Mkhize, ACT leader Ace Magashule, former Cooperative Governance Minister Des van Rooyen, and former SARS Commissioner Tom Moyane.
The service was held at the Gamalakhe Sports and Leisure Centre, where hundreds of mourners gathered to pay their last respects.
Despite the high-profile nature of the event, the family made a last-minute decision to instruct members of the media to leave the venue before the funeral service commenced. They cited the need for privacy during this deeply personal and emotional time.
Dudu Myeni’s career was marked by both achievements and controversies. In 2020, she was declared a delinquent director by the High Court in Pretoria, effectively banning her from holding any directorship positions for life.
This ruling was a significant point in her career, overshadowing her contributions to various sectors.
As mourners bid farewell to Dudu Myeni, her legacy remains a complex tapestry of public service and legal battles. Her passing marks the end of a contentious chapter in South African public life.
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