The funeral of the late Mme Sophie Maine has been declared as a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 2, and she will be laid to rest tomorrow, Wednesday, 26 August at Schweizer-Reneke, Mamusa Local Municipality. Mme Maine, a veteran who served two terms in the National Assembly as a Member of Parliament immediately after the 1994 general elections, passed away last week Tuesday, 18 August following a short illness.
The President of the Republic of South Africa has also instructed that the National Flag fly at half-mast in the North West Province on the day of the funeral of Mme Maine, this as a sign of respect to her.
The funeral service which will start at 07h30 at the Agricultural Hall in Schweizer – Reneke, will comply with the COVID-19 Lockdown Regulations, and applicable health protocols will be observed.
The funeral service will be broadcast on different social media platforms including a live streaming on the Office of the Premier Facebook page, this to ensure that the North West community become part of the service.
For enquiries, contact
Vuyisile Ngesi
Spokesperson
Office of the Premier
North West Provincial Government
Cell: 061 056 3623
For family related enquiries, contact:
Mr Jerry Maine
Cell: 072 151 9127
