‘Lesego Motsepe was loved by many’

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The funeral service for the actress will be on Saturday.
(Sthembiso Sithole)

President Jacob Zuma's international relations adviser Lindiwe Zulu has described the late South African actress Lesego Motsepe as a flower of a free South Africa.

She was speaking at the memorial service of the late Isidingo cast member, which was held at the SABC in Auckland Park on Thursday. Zulu also says Motsepe was a talented actress who was loved by many people.

Different speakers at the memorial recalled their memories with Motsepe. One of the speakers was Tshepo Maseko who was Lettie’s (her character on Isidingo) brother Parsons Matabane on the soapie.

"I feel like the director can say cut. I had great moments with Lesego. We studied together at Pretoria Tecknikon, now known as TUT. She lived her life 100% and I enjoyed working with her," says Maseko who was smiling as he was reliving great moments that he had with Motsepe.

The actress, poet and storyteller had courageously made a public announcement of her HIV status in 2011 on World Aids Day. Her doctor, Marlin McKay says he admired Motsepe for coming out in public with her status. He however says he was not happy but respected her decision not to take her ARV treatment.

During the service, attended by celebrities, politicians, business people and members of the public, mourners were shown a DVD where different soapie stars paid tribute to Motsepe.

One of them was Sophie Ndaba who plays Queen Moroka on Generations. She described Motsepe as someone who has played her role in the media sector.

She was found dead in her home in Randburg, Johannesburg on Monday. She will be laid to rest on Saturday in Johannesburg. She is survived by her mother Ivy Skhosana, brothers Moemise and Andile Skhosana.

This article first appeared on SABCNews site. It was done by Sthembiso Sithole.