Deborah Fraser memorial service

Close friends and family have come together in Johannesburg to remember iconic gospel singer Deborah Fraser. Watch the memorial service here.

Legendary gospel singer Deborah Fraser passed away at 57 years old on Sunday 15 May following a short illness. Fraser rose to fame following the release of her debut gospel album, Abanya Bayombona in 2008. Tributes have poured in for legendary gospel singer Deborah Fraser who passed away on Sunday 15 May following a short illness.

Khumalo said he could not sit among mourners "as if it is normal" while he heard from "this government that never respected Deborah Fraser".

Friends and family took to the podium at the House of Treasures Ministries in Rispark, Johannesburg South, on Thursday to celebrate the life of the star. It’s stressful to live a life you’re not used to. He earlier this year represented Nhlanhla “Lux” Dlamini after the Operation Dudula leader's arrest.

Veteran gospel star Deborah Fraser's funeral details have been unveiled. Image: Instagram/ Deborah Fraser. Veteran gospel star ...

“I am performing still because there's nothing wrong with my voice or hands, except there's a headache that comes and goes. It's stressful to live a life you're not used to. I'm asking for love, I'm asking for prayers.”

Mourners are gathered at the House of Treasures Ministries in Rispark, Johannesburg South, to celebrate the life of gospel star Deborah Fraser.

It’s stressful to live a life you’re not used to. I’m asking for love, I’m asking for prayers.” The star fell ill on the way to a gig earlier this year and was hospitalised.

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"We tend to focus on the negative. We only know of the two kids but she has more," she said. "Kids she helped to put through school.

The memorial service of gospel star Deborah Fraser that took place on Thursday afternoon was marred by drama at the end.

To me she was no longer a friend but a sister. "Lately, I was her brand manager. "I drove straight from the house and when we arrived her body was wrapped. Mam Deborah was not well and I watched her suffering. But she fought and it was not easy." But I have known her as this stylish person. Close friend Linah Khama Ngcobo, also known as Ebony in music, said: "Me and Deborah come a long way. Sithole is among the young people that she raised and housed at her Johannesburg home for many years. She was one of the best gospel singers. It hurt me a lot that an artist who has done so much was selling eggs. "When I met her in 2019 in Southgate Mall, Sis' Debs was selling eggs. "I can never sit here and pretend that it is normal.

Family, fans and friends came out in large numbers to celebrate and honour the life and legacy of gospel legend Deborah Fraser at a memorial service that ...

She respected her craft and valued the role she played in spreading the Gospel. We are now left with her gift of music to draw comfort and strength from. “We have also lost a dedicated and diligent artist who always put her fans and God first in all she did. May they be comforted in this most difficult hour of grief and loss,” said Dlamini. It is a day of celebration. We raise R30 million rands for Bongani Fassie when Brenda passed away. We cant postpone our day with the aLord. This day of death cannot be stopped.