Stella Nomzamo Sigcau
8 May 2006
The Presidency wishes to announce that the late Minister Stella Sigcau will
be accorded an official funeral.
Accordingly, a national period of mourning is declared with effect from the
morning of Tuesday, 9 May 2006, until the day of the funeral and the national
flag shall be flown at half mast at all government buildings and establishments
until the evening of the burial.
Books of condolences will with effect from Tuesday, 9 May 2006, be opened at
the Union Buildings in Tshwane and Tuynhuys in Cape Town.
In terms of existing regulations the office of the Director-General in The
Presidency will be charged with the organising, planning and execution of all
funeral arrangements.
To this extent the relevant funeral planning committee is being convened and
will inter alia initiate consultations with the family of the deceased to make
the necessary arrangements with regard to the date and place for the
funeral.
More information will be released as the plans are firmed up.
For more information contact:
Mukoni Ratshitanga
Cell: 082 300 3447
Issued by: The Presidency
8 May 2006
Source: SAPA
