The City of Tshwane would like to appeal to members of the public who are waiting to be transported for the viewing of Madiba’s body at the Union Buildings to remain patient as it is awaiting a signal from the security forces before people can be transported there.
People are also requested not to walk to the Union Buildings but to make use of the park and ride facility. Access to view the body will be restricted to people in city buses only. The Park and ride facility is a security measure to ensure the smooth flow of people wishing to pay their last respect to Madiba.
Park and ride facilities for the public are at the Tshwane Events Center, LC De Villiers Sports Facility in Hatfield and Fountains Valley Park. The daily procession will leave 1 Military Hospital in Thaba Tshwane at 7h00 to the Union Buildings.
The cortège of the late president will depart from 1 Military Hospital on Old Pretoria road towards the City where it will join Kgosi Mampuru Road until the intersection of Madiba Street where it will proceed in the eastern direction towards the Union Buildings. Members of the public are expected to line up the routes and form a public guard of honour for Madiba when the remains are transported.
Street vendors are advised that no trading will be allowed on the designated roads during the cortège movement on all three days. Shop owners along these routes are also advised to temporarily close shop given the large number of people expected to line the streets.
Tshwane memorial service
The City will host a memorial service at Lucas Moripe “Masterpieces” stadium on 12 December 2013 from 14h00 to honour our first democratic elected President. The memorial service will be addressed by senior members of the national cabinet and interfaith community, supplemented by cultural performance and citations.
