B Mbete to pay respects to family of Philani Mkhanyawo, 7 Mar

6 March 2009

The Deputy President Baleka Mbete will tomorrow, 7 March 2009 at 09h00, pay
her respects to the Philani Mkhanyawo family in Umlazi N section, House No 1134
before he is laid to rest.

Philani "Amen" Mkhanyawo was a musician with the renowned Ithemba Gospel
Choir based in KwaZulu-Natal province.

According to police reports, Philani was fatally shot at his home in N
Section Umlazi by a group of men.

The Deputy President expresses her shock and dismay to this senseless
killing, and sends her deepest condolences to the family, and moreover, says
that the passing of Philani leaves a huge vacuum in the gospel music
industry.

Enquiries:
Denzil Taylor
Cell: 082 561 3772

Issued by: The Presidency
6 March 2009