18 November 2014
The process of sending mortal remains of South Africans who died in the Nigerian guesthouse building collapse to their places of burial has commenced. Following the official reception ceremony held at Waterkloof Air Force Base, the mortal remains were transported to the Garankuwa Forensic Pathology Mortuary where they were prepared for transportation by road to their final destinations across the country.
16 November 2014
Government wishes to advise members of the media about planned media briefings scheduled for the week of 17– 23 November 2014.
15 November 2015
The South African government will on Sunday 16 November 2014 host a formal reception ceremony at the Air Force Base Waterkloof to receive the mortal remains of South Africans who passed away during the Nigerian guesthouse building collapse on 16 September 2014.
15 November 2015
Members of the media
Nigerian Federal and Lagos State officials
South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Lulu Mnguni
South African Consul General in Lagos, Ambassador Sam Monaisa,
Members of the South African repatriation team, Good Afternoon
It is with great sadness that we gather here today on behalf of the South African government and the people of South Africa to receive the mortal remains of our compatriots.
14 November 2014
SA repatriation team heads to Nigeria
14 November 2014
The Deputy Minister of Communications, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will participate at the Global Mentoring Walk hosted by The Passionate Professional – a Leadership Incubator founded by Hema Vallabh, an alumna of the Fortune Global Women’s Mentoring Program, who brought the initiative to South Africa for the very first time in 2013.
The event will take place as follows:
Date: Saturday, 15th November 2014
Time: 08:30 – 13:00
Venue: Marks Park Sports Club, Bowls Club, Judith Road, Randburg
14 November 2014
On 11 November the Special Envoy on the Nigeria Tragedy and Minister in the Presidency, Mr Jeff Radebe announced that the official reception of the mortal remains of the victims of the Nigeria building collapse will take place on 16 November 2014 at the Waterkloof Airforce Base in Pretoria.
The Government of the Republic of South Africa hereby announces the following media arrangements for the inauguration:
1. HOST BROADCAST
14 November 2014
The Special Envoy to Nigeria Minister Jeff Radebe will brief members of the media on the final repatriation plan of the victims of the Nigeria building collapse.
This is part of government’s commitment to keep the South African and Nigerian public informed of the repatriation process of the mortal remains of compatriots who perished at the Synagogue Church of All Nations building collapse.
The details of the briefing are as follows:
13 November 2014
Minister of Communications, Ms Faith Muthambi, will today answer Oral Questions in the National Council of Provinces.
The questions are part of the Economic Cluster 4 and replies will focus on amongst others media independence and performance management of staff.
Date: Thursday, 13 November 2014
Time: 14h00
Venue: NCOP, Parliament
Enquiries:
Ayanda Holo
Cell: 061 488 0634
12 November 2014
Members of the media are invited to apply for media accreditation for the official reception of the mortal remains of the victims of the Nigeria building collapse.
Members of the media are advised that the pre-accreditation online registration process is accessible on https://www.gcis.gov.za/content/media-registration. The deadline for the pre- accreditation process is Thursday, 13 November 2014 at 15h00.
