South Africa, May 18 -- The family of Maria McCloy has announced that her memorial service will be held on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, at the Joburg Theatre, following her sudden passing on Tuesday evening, 12 May 2026, at Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg due to heart failure.

Cultural tastemaker McCloy, a renowned lifestyle writer, publicist, fashion designer and cultural tastemaker, has been widely remembered as a significant force in South Africa's creative and media landscape. Tributes have described her as a connector and cultural advocate whose influence spanned journalism, fashion, music and public relations.

The South African National Editors' Forum (Sanef) said McCloy was a "formidable force" whose work helped shape a confident, c...