While the police haven’t been able to apprehend Kiernan AKA Forbes’ killers or provide any concrete information regarding his brutal murder, the Gauteng government has reached out to his family.
It has been revealed that the government has offered to assist the Forbes family with the late rapper’s funeral.
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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi told the media outside AKA’s family home in Bryanston this week that the government would provide “necessary assistance” to ensure the rapper receives a proper send-off.
“We are committed to provide whatever necessary assistance is needed so we can ensure our hero is given a befitting farewell.
“We believe he is an international icon supported across the globe, and it is an opportunity for us as South Africans to ensure we stand with the family, especially his daughter,” said Lesufi.
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The Fela In Versace hitmaker was shot and killed along with his close friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, a famous chef, on Friday night at a popular restaurant on Florida Road in Durban.
Tony Forbes, the rapper’s father, has described Tibz as a loyal friend till the end.
AKA’s memorial service, which is open to the public, is scheduled for Friday from 3 pm to 5 pm at the Sandton Convention Centre. He will be laid to rest in a private funeral on Saturday.
While the police haven’t been able to apprehend Kiernan AKA Forbes’ killers or provide any concrete information regarding his brutal murder, the Gauteng government has reached out to his family.
It has been revealed that the government has offered to assist the Forbes family with the late rapper’s funeral.
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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi told the media outside AKA’s family home in Bryanston this week that the government would provide “necessary assistance” to ensure the rapper receives a proper send-off.
“We are committed to provide whatever necessary assistance is needed so we can ensure our hero is given a befitting farewell.
“We believe he is an international icon supported across the globe, and it is an opportunity for us as South Africans to ensure we stand with the family, especially his daughter,” said Lesufi.
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The Fela In Versace hitmaker was shot and killed along with his close friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, a famous chef, on Friday night at a popular restaurant on Florida Road in Durban.
Tony Forbes, the rapper’s father, has described Tibz as a loyal friend till the end.
AKA’s memorial service, which is open to the public, is scheduled for Friday from 3 pm to 5 pm at the Sandton Convention Centre. He will be laid to rest in a private funeral on Saturday.