She is being honoured with a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 2.

The 66-year-old seasoned and much-loved actress passed away on Monday.

Her relatives speculated on what might have caused her death, claiming she had diabetes and heart problems.

Shaleen Surtie-Richards, funeral

Nathi Mthethwa joined the family of Shaleen Surtie-Richards for the half-masting ceremony of the national flag. Photo credit: @NathiMthethwaSASource: Twitter

On Tuesday, Ramaphosa expressed regret for her passing and condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues.

On Monday, the actress was discovered dead in a guest house near Cape Town.

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