Minister of Tourism and Culture Vera Kamtukure is leading Malawians in paying last respect to well-known actor and playwright Thlupego Chisiza.

Chisiza died on Sunday at Ndirande Health Centre after a short illness, according information from his relatives.

The funeral ceremony of Chisiza is currently underway at Robin’s Park in Blantyre.

Leader of opposition Kondwani Nankhumwa who is also Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Vice President for the south is in attendance.

More details to follow..