Minister for Public Service and Administration, Mr Roy Padayachie's Official Funeral will take place tomorrow, 9 May 2012 at Sahara Kingsmead Stadium in Durban.
President Jacob Zuma will deliver a eulogy at the service at the Stadium.
The funeral service will start at 11h00, mourners are advised to be seated in the Stadium at 10h00. Members of the public who want to pay their last respects are encouraged to attend the funeral service at the stadium as there is limited space at the crematorium.
The funeral is expected to be attended by Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Premier of KwaZulu-Natal Province, Dr Zweli Mkhize, Members of the Executive Council, Foreign Dignitaries and members of the Diplomatic Corps.
The accreditation for dignitaries will be available at the stadium from 07h00.
Media accreditation will be available at the parking on Eden Garden Road, behind the SABC Durban building. Media is encouraged to collect accreditation from 08h00 until 09h30.
Enquiries:
Harold Maloka, Spokesperson for the Ministry for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation in The Presidency
Cell: 082 847 9799
E-mail: harold@po.gov.za / maloka.harold@gmail.com
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