Dumi Masilela’s on-screen memorial service to air tonight

The late Dumi Masilela’s close friend paid an emotional tribute to him. This comes ahead of tonight’s on-screen memorial service on Rhythm City. 

Clement met Dumi while filming for Skeem Saam and they soon became close friends.

Clement, said he was still struggling to come to terms with Dumi’s death and thought about it every day.

“One thing I have observed is that people are quick to move on. It is like some people have forgotten, but I have not. It is hard to believe that he is gone… even after his last TV appearance. I think that moment (Dumi’s last TV moment) made it more real but I still miss him and think of him every day.”

Dumi’s death was played in a scene on Rhythm City last week. This week’s episode will show a memorial service featuring his brother and mother.

Clement felt that the memorial was a fitting farewell to his friend.

“I was with the family and I felt it was done well. It went well and I think it really reflects both his life and highlights crime in South Africa. His mother spoke about Dumi belonging to the people and how she would help the people find closure.”

If he had one more moment with Dumi, Clement says it would most likely be spent listening to the star sing for him.

“I would say thank you. He came into my life and played an important part in it. I won’t forget him,” he added.

Dumi was shot in an attempted hijacking in Tembisa and died in hospital.