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Gospel is also associated with end-of-life services, which is why the 21st Century Funerals collaboration with the Umlazi Gospel Choir makes so much sense.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hailing from the region in KwaZulu-Natal after which they are named, the Umlazi Gospel Choir has been bringing their popular blend of worship and music to the people of South Africa since 2016. To celebrate 10 years of praise, they have partnered with 21st Century Funerals for their South African tour.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For residents of Cape Town, they will be headlining an event at the New Way Hall in Khayelitsha on Saturday, 18 April, starting at 9 AM and ending at 9 PM. Along with other preachers and performers, including Putuma Tiso, Thami Ndlovu, Pinky Khoza, the Thanda Choir, the Ilingomso Lethu Traditional Dancers, the Iminqweno Yethu Choir, the Siphamandla Art Group, Isibani Se-Afrika, Prophetess Khanyo Ndlela, Apostle M Dladla and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This exciting event promises to be a day filled with music, psalms, prayers and the Word, which will have those in attendance feeling blessed. For those who want to be there to celebrate the 10th anniversary of this popular ensemble, tickets start at R200 for early bird, general are R300, VIP are R450 and VVIP are R600. 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