Government Communications on collection of media accreditation for funeral service of Dr Richard Maponya

13 January 2020

Members of the media who have applied for accreditation to cover the official funeral of Dr Richard Maponya are advised to collect their accreditation cards as follows:

Date: Monday, 13 January 2020         
Time: 08h00 – 16h00
Venue: University of Johannesburg, Soweto Campus

NB: Members of the media are advised to bring along their ID’s and press cards on the collection of accreditation.

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Government calls on media to apply for accreditation for Special Official Funeral of Dr Richard Maponya

10 January 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 2 for esteemed business leader Dr Richard Maponya who will be buried on Tuesday, 14 January 2020 in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Dr Maponya, widely respected as the doyen of black business, passed away on Monday 6 January 2020, a few days after celebrating his 99th birthday.

The President has directed that the National Flag fly at half-mast from Friday 10 January 2020 until the evening of the burial.

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Government mourns the passing away of Prof Ben Turok

 9 December 2019

Today South Africans received the sad news of the passing away of struggle stalwart and hero of the liberation struggle Professor Ben Turok.  Professor Turok was 92 years old when his family announced his passing today, 09 December 2019.

Professor Turok dedicated his life to the betterment of the people of South Africa and ensured that we enjoy the democracy we have today.

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Government to host a memorial service for late King Zwelonke Sigcawu: 27 Nov

26 November 2019 

On Wednesday, 27 November, government will host a memorial service for the late King Zwelonke Sigcawu. Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the event as follows:

Date:  Wednesday, 27 November 2019
Time:   14h00
Venue:  East London Abbotsford Christian Centre in Eastern Cape. 

The service is open to members of the public to attend and there is no accreditation required for members of the media.

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Media accreditation for the official funeral service of the late King Zwelonke Sigcawu

26 November 2019

Members of the media who wish to cover the funeral service of the late King Zwelonke Sigcawu are advised to apply for accreditation  before the deadline of Wednesday, 27 November 2019.

King Sigcawu passed on in the morning of Thursday, 14 November 2019. President Ramaphosa has since declared that the King will be honored with a Special Official Funeral Category 1 with military honors.  This is in line with government’s State, Official and Provincial Funeral Policy.

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