The Premier of the Eastern Cape Ms Noxolo Kiviet has withdrawn from her routine engagements following the death of her beloved father Thamsanqa Jeffery Kopi. The Premier’s father passed on yesterday at an East London hospital after a long illness.
The provincial government in its entirety extends its heartfelt condolences to Premier Noxolo Kiviet for the loss of her father. Speaking on behalf of the provincial government, Acting Director-General, Bongani Gxilishe said “on behalf of Cabinet, the Office of the Premier and the civil service at large, I extend our deepest condolences to the family at this time. The Premier has for the better part of this year been a mother and a sister comforting those who had lost their loved ones. At this time of mourning, we shall support the Premier as she goes though her bereavement. The news comes as the Premier and her cabinet are preparing to hold their last meeting for the year.”
As this is also a family matter, we urge that the Premier be given time and privacy to mourn her loss.The funeral service will be held on Friday, 17 December 2010, at the Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints in Mdantsane.
Enquiries:
Mzukisi Ndara
Cell: 083 324 4269
For further enquiries on funeral arrangements contact:
Nolwando Stofile
Cell: 082 779 9105
