3 October 2018
The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on State Funerals met on the 1st of October 2018 and deliberated on arrangements for the memorial, funeral service and burial of Dr Edna Molewa.
The IMC noted that preparations are at an advanced stage and wishes to update the country as follows:
The Official Memorial Service for Minister Molewa will be held on Wednesday, 03 October 2018 at the Tshwane Events Centre, Hall J at 10h00. Minister of Higher Education and Training , Naledi Pandor will deliver the keynote address at the memorial service and there will be tributes from family, friends and representatives from the environment sector.
The Official Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, 06 October 2018 from 08h00 at Tshwane Events Center Hall J and proceed to Zandfontein Cemetery in Pretoria West. The memorial and funeral service will be open to members of the public.
Members of the public are further encouraged to continue to sign the condolence books available at the following points:
Condolence books have been placed at:
- The Molewa family residence;
- The Union Buildings;
- Department of Environmental Affairs Offices in Pretoria and Cape Town;
- Premiers’ office in all provinces;
- Sefako Makgatho University;
- Vaal University of Technology;
- South African National Parks;
- South African National Biodiversity Institute;
- South African Weather Service
Messages of condolences can also be emailed to messages@enviroment.co.za or posted via social media using the hashtag #MolewaMemorial. The conversation can be followed on twitter @GovernmentZA.
The following routes and intersections will be affected on the day of the memorial and funeral services:
Wednesday, 03rd October 2018:
- WF Nkomo street / Hezekia Mphahle street
- WF Nkomo stree / Maltzan street
- Christoffel street / President Burger street
- Christoffel street / Luttig street
- Christoffel street / Retief street
And Friday, 05th October 2018:
- Visagie street
- Bosman street
- Nana Sita street
- Sophie de Bruyn
As well as Saturday, 06th October 2018:
- WF Nkomo street / Hezekia Mphahle street
- WF Nkomo stree / Maltzan street
- Christoffel street / President Burger street
- Christoffel street / Luttig street
- Christoffel street / Retief street
Details for collection of media accreditation cards for the funeral service will be communicated at a later stage.
Enquiries:
Phumla Williams - GCIS Acting Director-General
Cell: 083 5010 139
Issued by: Government Communications