The funeral service for South African pop star, Brenda Fassie - who died last weekend - has been postponed so that key government officials will be able to attend. Both Nelson Mandela and President Thabo Mbeki are visiting Zurich this weekend as part of the country's bid to host the World Cup football finals in 2010. The funeral will now take place on 23 May so both men can attend - although a memorial service will go ahead today.
May 14, 2004
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Fassie funeral postponed for statesmen
The funeral of South African singer Brenda Fassie has been postponed to 23 May so that Nelson Mandela and President Thabo Mbeki can attend, with a memorial service going ahead today.