President Jacob Zuma has declared a Special Provincial Official Funeral for the distinguished and seasoned anti-apartheid struggle veteran, Mr William Mlamli Ondala.
This category of a funeral is designated by the President of the Republic of South Africa for distinguished persons.
“We have lost a fierce political activist who joined the struggle from a very young age and who immersed himself in the struggles of his people to attain freedom and against the exploitation and killing of black farm workers. We wish to extend our deepest condolences to the Ondala family. May his soul rest in peace,” said President Zuma.
The President has instructed that the National Flag be flown at half-mast at every flag station in the Eastern Cape Province on Sunday, 30 October 2016, the day of his funeral.
President Zuma has extended his deepest condolences to the Ondala family, relatives and friends on this sad loss.
The details of the funeral will be communicated by the Eastern Cape Provincial Government.
Enquiries:
Dr Bongani Ngqulunga
Cell: 082 308 9373
E-mail: bongani@presidency.gov.za
