Philemon Masinga to be given an Special Provincial Official Funeral
The North West Provincial Government has been granted permission by President Cyril Ramaphosa to give the late Bafana Bafana forward, Philemon “Chippa” Masinga a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 2.
A Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 2 is for distinguished persons specifically designated by the President of South Africa upon request by a Premier of a Province.
A memorial service will be held as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 22 January 2019
Venue: Khuma Stadium, Khuma Township, Stilfontein
Time: 11h00
The funeral service will be held as follows:
Date: Thursday, 24 January 2019
Venue: Khuma Stadium, Khuma Township, Stilfontein
Time: 7h00
North West Premier, Prof Tebogo Job Mokgoro will deliver the eulogy on behalf of the Provincial Government at the funeral.
More details on issues relating to media accreditation, access and programme will be communicated at a later stage.
For enquiries, contact:
Vuyisile Ngesi - Spokesperson
Tel: 018 388 4972
Cell: 079 778 1772
E-mail: vngesi@nwpg.gov.za
