Funeral for Professor Mzilikazi Khumalo & Mrs Rose Khumalo

[@Wallyonpattayabeach]

Prof Khumalo was such a perfectionist, he made me study Zulu III twice. So I understand "It just won't do" and the value of practice for which I am grateful. Imagine his patience, and the pain I caused to his finely tuned ears, trying to teach beautiful isiZulu to a tone impoverished white boy. On many occasions, my Mom and I used to go to the Massed Choirs and see him conducting. Tears every time we did. I was so proud that he was my teacher (as was my Mom). I finally did pass Zulu III the second time around, out of that mix of awe, fear, inspiration and perseverance he had over me. Thank you for sharing this with us who have ended up in the diaspora. It was moving to hear his family recall many of his traits, which I recall so clearly from those days on the late '90s in a small lecture room in Senate House basement, not family but still family nonetheless. It reminds me of how truly privileged I was to have sat opposite him at a mere arm's length for two years hearing his tenor near falsetto voice (sometimes even singing for us), his hand gestures, turns of phrase and wit. Thinking about it now, I should have asked him many, many more questions. Siyabonga uProfesa. Ilanga lishonile.

[@IT-se7qy]

Your joint contribution to music will forever live....Rest In Peace boMzilikazi

[@solomonrataemane9734]

Great farewell for two wonderful souls. They contributed monumentally to South Africa and the World as teachers and musicians. May their souls rest in peace ad my the remaining family be comforted!

[@vusumzisojada3454]

LEGEND OF MUSIC

[@masellolwayzi26]

Sad and taken back by the news of the passing of the Khumalos. I grew up professionally under their luv and care. Prof as a mentor in song and choral music. Mam Rose as a colleague in teaching, at Tshepo Themba High. Prof graced our matric farewells with courage luv and high professionalism. I want to say to family.... You are blessed to have had these two angels in your family. May their souls rest peacefully. Our heartfelt condolences to you all. David Nyaku

[@nosisaveronicamokoka9892]

Dear Mr Diliza Khumalo babo bonke ooMntungwa, ooMzilikazi kaMashobane, nomndeni wonke kwizwe lonke kumhlaba wonke, ngokuzithoba siyiFamily yakwaMokoka eSandown sithi duduzekani. This is something that only God's Holy Hand can assuage. We have not sufficient words. May Holy Spirit embrace and comfort you during this most emotionally devastating time in your lives. May the Soul of Prof. Mzilikazi Khumalo and Mama Rose Khumalo Rest in Eternal Peace and rise together in Glory. Amen.

[@dimakatsomoloi6529]

Rest in peace Papa Jimmy and Mama Rose. I was fortunate to have attended Mamellong Nqabeni during your tenure but also knew you through my father who was also a musician. Both of you were formidable in the East Rand. May You and Mama's Souls Rest in Peace.

[@mapeshoaneramatlapeng8201]

May the Soul of Professor Khumalo and his wife mama Rose rest in peace. I worked with his daughter Prof Nonhlanhla Khumalo and his late son in law Professor Bongani Mayosi.

[@lehlohonolotshosane3692]

May his soul rest in life

[@princesstee6483]

Lalani ngokuthula baKwaKhumalo abahle, senimuseni weNkosi, kwabaseleyo sithi thuthuzelekani