{"id":52062,"date":"2026-03-08T20:58:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T20:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=52062"},"modified":"2026-03-08T20:58:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T20:58:03","slug":"utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignfuneral-details-for-soli-philander-confirmed-as-south-africans-mourn-beloved-kideo-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/03\/08\/utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignfuneral-details-for-soli-philander-confirmed-as-south-africans-mourn-beloved-kideo-star\/","title":{"rendered":"Funeral details for Soli Philander confirmed as South Africans mourn beloved Kideo star"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mvp-content-main\">&#13;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_189636\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-189636\" class=\"wp-image-189636 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Funeral-details-for-Soli-Philander-confirmed-as-South-Africans-mourn.jpg?resize=600%2C417&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Funeral-details-for-Soli-Philander-confirmed-as-South-Africans-mourn.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fakazanews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Soli-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-189636\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Soli Philander passes away<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Funeral arrangements for veteran South African entertainer Soli Philander have been announced following his passing earlier this week after a long battle with cancer.<\/p>\n<p>The 65-year-old actor, comedian and playwright died on 4 March 2026, leaving behind a legacy that spans theatre, television and children\u2019s entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>Philander was widely recognised for his role as the tortoise character Timothy Traddle on the popular SABC1 children\u2019s programme Kideo, a performance that made him a familiar face to generations of viewers.<\/p>\n<p>Details of the memorial arrangements were shared online on 7 March through the Melyn Marais Company YouTube channel.<\/p>\n<p>According to the announcement, Philander will be laid to rest during a funeral service scheduled for 11:00 on Saturday, 14 March 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The service will take place at the New Apostolic Church in the Silvertown Congregation on Durant Road in Athlone, Cape Town.<\/p>\n<p>It has also been reported that the ceremony will be live-streamed on social media, allowing fans and supporters to pay their respects remotely.<\/p>\n<p>A private cremation is expected to follow the service.<\/p>\n<p>Philander\u2019s death has sparked an outpouring of tributes across social media, with fans remembering him not only for his talent but also for his warm personality.<\/p>\n<p>Many supporters reflected on how he remained authentic online, especially on TikTok, where he often shared light-hearted videos.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"LIVE BROADCAST - CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF SILAMOUR &quot;SOLI&quot; 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