The Funeral Committee for the late Mama Albertina Sisulu, led by Minister in The Presidency Collins Chabane wish to update members of the public of the following arrangements:
Official Memorial Service
The Official Memorial Service for Mama Albertina Sisulu will take place tomorrow, Thursday, 9 June 2011 at 2 pm at the Tshwane City Hall in Tshwane. The Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga will deliver a keynote address on behalf of government. The Secretary General of the African National Congress, Mr Gwede Mantashe will also pay tribute to Mama Sisulu on behalf of the ANC.
The memorial service is expected to be attended by government ministers, members of the Diplomatic Corps, senior government officials, and representatives of political parties, business leaders, religious community and members of the public.
All attendees are requested to be seated by 13h30.
The programme for the memorial service is attached.
Funeral Service
The funeral service will take place on the 11th of June 2011 at Orlando Stadium in Soweto and will be addressed by President Jacob Zuma. The proceedings will commence at 09h00.
Further details of the funeral will be communicated later.
Programme: The Official Memorial Service for the late Mrs Albertina Nontsikelelo Sisulu
Programme Director: Minister O C Chabane
14:00 National Anthem
14:05 Opening Prayer by Reverend Mehana
14:10 Welcome and opening remarks: Tshwane Executive Mayor, Mr Kgosientso Ramokgopa
14:15 Musical item: SABC Choir
14:20 Tribute: Sister Bernard
14:25 Musical item: ACOSA Ntomdizodwa String Quartet
14:30 Video clip: The life of the late Mrs Sisulu
14:35 Musical item: SABC Choir
14:40 Tribute: Ms Cheryl Carolus
14:45 Remarks by the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, HE Mr BL M’Poko
14:50 Tribute:Mr Gwede Mantashe
14:55 Musical Item: SABC Choir
15:10 Keynote Address by Minister Angie Motshekga
15:20 Musical item: ACOSA Ntombizodwa String Quartet
15:25 Sermon by Archdeacon Xolani Dlwati
15:50 Vote of thanks: Mr Mlungisi Sisulu
15:45 Musical item: ACOSA Ntombizodwa String Quartet
Enquiries:
Harold Maloka, Spokesperson for Ministry for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation in The Presidency
Cell: 082 847 9799
E-mail: harold@po.gov.za or maloka.harold@gmail.com
