President Jacob Zuma has declared the funeral of the liberation struggle veteran and a mother of Solomon Mahlangu, Mme Martha Mahlangu, as a special provincial official funeral.
Mahlangu passed away at Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria last Wednesday after a short illness.
Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has noted that Mahlangu was a freedom fighter in her own right.
"She experienced extreme humiliation at the hands of the apartheid regime and was harassed by the police and security agents throughout the long periods before and after the execution of her son.
"We are grateful for the contribution that Ma Mahlangu and her son have made to liberate this country and we will strive to achieve the ideals that they have fought for," said Mokonyane.
Mme Mahlangu is survived by her sons Steve and Lucas as well as her grandchildren.
Mahlangu will be laid to rest on Saturday at Mamelodi cemetery; a funeral service will be held at HM Pitje Stadium. A memorial service has been planned for Wednesday at Moretele Park in Pretoria. Subsequently a women's prayer will be held on Thursday at the Mahlangu residence.
Details of the funeral arrangements are as follows:
Memorial service
Date: Wednesday, 19 March 2014
Time: 11h00 to 15h00
Venue: Moretele Park
Women's Prayer
Date: Thursday, 20 March 2014
Time: 10h00 to 13h00
Venue: Mahlangu Residence, Mamelodi
Funeral service
Date: Saturday, 22 March 2014
Time: 07h00
Venue: HM Pietje Stadium, Mamelodi
For more information contact the Premier's spokesperson:
Thebe Mohatle
Cell: 082 373 1146
For Funeral arrangements contact:
Gideon Mahlangu
Cell: 072 376 2801
