Solly Moholo's funeral details revealed!

SOLLY Moholo's memorial and funeral details have been revealed.

Thabang Molokoane, the family representative and Solly's son, said that people knew his father as the king of mokhukhu and he was famous for that.

Thabang and Solly's management team briefed the media at the Soshanguve Hotel, Tshwane, on Tuesday, 8 October.

"To me, he was a very warm person. He inspired a lot of people and loved children. I used to seek advice from him. He was my shoulder to cry on," he said.

Thabang mentioned that his father fell ill in Botswana on 26 August 2024. He was hospitalised and died on the morning of 2 October.

"He was in a hospital bed for over a month. The family would like to honour and commend all individuals who contributed towards my father's treatment plan."

He said that the family wishes to honour him in the best way possible.

Thabang emphasised the need to protect the well-being of their mother and the rest of the family.

Gladness Thobakgale, Solly's manager, said he left for Botswana on 22 August for his pre-launch album.

Solly was supposed to perform on 23 and 24 August.

"Moholo was fine, active, energetic, and not complaining about anything from our side as management. He didn't collapse on stage. I was there with him on stage even at the end of his performance," she said.

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He performed during the night.

"When he woke up, he was not feeling very well. He seemed tired," said Gladness.

She said that in the morning when they were about to leave for South Africa, the singer started showing signs of being unwell.

He was admitted to a private hospital and was booked off until December.

"Everyone is struggling to accept what has happened. But we are supporting each other during this difficult time. We will continue with Moholo's vision," she said.

His last performance was at Stones Night Club in Botswana.

Gladness said that his new 13-track album, Wubani o zo pepeza, will be released on Friday, 11 October.

Solly's memorial service will be held at Pretoria State Theatre on Wednesday, 9 October, starting from 11am.

The funeral service will be at Akasia Hall at 8am, and he'll be laid to rest at Zandfontein Cemetery in Tshwane on Saturday, 12 October.