Struggle veteran – Paul Daphne to be laid to rest this weekend
The deceased struggle veteran, Paul Daphne will be laid to rest this coming weekend in Mahikeng. Mr. Daphne who was working as the special advisor on economic affairs to North West Premier, Kaobitsa Bushy Maape passed away on Friday last week after a short illness.
Mr Daphne had an illustrious career as an academic, activist and conservationist. He held various senior positions in both the provincial and national government as well as State Owned Entities.
A memorial and a funeral service of Mr Daphne will be held as follows:
Memorial Service
Date: Thursday, 2 February 2023
Venue: Seasons Conference – Rooigrond outside Mahikeng
Time: 13h00
Funeral Service
Date: Saturday, 4 February 2023
Venue: Mmabatho Convention Centre - Mahikeng
Time: 7h00
Members of the media are invited to cover both the memorial and the funeral service. Both services will be streamed live on Office of the Premier – North West – Facebook Page.
For enquiries contact:
Sello Tatai
Spokesperson to the Premier
North West Provincial Government
Cell: 064 756 2510 / 082 450 7842
E-mail: statai38@gmail.com
Brian Setswambung
Province Head of Communications
Office of the Premier
North West Provincial Government
Cell:076 012 4501
E-mail: bsetswambung@nwpg.gov.za
