Fit for 'The Don'? Isidingo star's grand tombstone revealed
Isidingo actor Don Mlangeni Nawa was honoured with a dignified funeral service and a larger-than-life tombstone erection over the weekend.
The 65-year-old veteran star died earlier this month after a battle with prostate cancer.
Like many late industry greats, Don Mlangeni Nawa was buried at West Park Cemetery's Heroes' Acre.
On Facebook, popular funeral provider Khaabo Tombstones shared a look at the gold and black granite tombstone they had designed and erected for the actor.
The stone featured a life-size portrait of Don, which was erected on three steps. On each stair was a list of the actor's industry achievements.
The company posted, 'Don Mlangeni was laid to rest the executive way, fitting for an icon!'
Don Mlangeni Nawa's tombstone is one of several celebrity creations spotted at Heroe's Acre.
Others include, Kwaito stars: Emmanuel Matsane 'Mjokes', Prokid, Mapaputsi, and Mshoza
Actors: Connie Chiume, Shona Ferguson, Joe Mafela
Artists: Robbie Malinga and Mandoza
During the funeral proceedings, Don's coffin was spotted being transported via a fire truck to his burial place at West Park Cemetery.
According to Sphesihle J Hadebe, this was due to the City of Ekurhuleni granting him a special civil funeral.
The coffin was draped in a South African flag and given an extraordinary send-off.
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