Tens of thousands of
mourners are expected to attend the funeral of South African football
captain Senzo Meyiwa in Durban on Saturday.
Meyiwa, 27, was shot on Sunday, apparently after burglars entered his girlfriend's house near Johannesburg.
A suspect appeared in court on Friday and was charged with the murder of the popular goalkeeper.
Meyiwa's death shocked South Africa and has highlighted the high rates of violent crime in the country.
The funeral is due to take place at the Moses Mabhida Stadium
in Meyiwa's hometown of Durban, with mourners expected from across the
country.
The funeral of another South African sporting hero, former
800m world champion Mbulaeni Mulaudzi, will also take place on Saturday.
Mulaudzi was killed in a car accident the day before Meyiwa's death.
Minister Jeff Radebe is expected to deliver the eulogy at the funeral.
President Zuma has also ordered the national flag to be flown at half-mast on Saturday to honour the goalkeeper.
South Africa's domestic football league postponed a match between Orlando Pirates and Kaiser Chiefs after the death of Meyiwa.
Authorities also announced that the South African national team would
play their next Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sudan in his
hometown Durban.
Police said on Friday that a suspect had been identified in Meyiwa's killing after an identity parade.
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