11 April 2018

Re-opening of media accreditation for the official funeral of the late struggle icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela re-opened

Members of the media who missed the initial deadline to apply for accreditation to cover the official funeral service of the late Mrs Winnie Madikizela-Mandela are advised that the application process has been re-opened as from today, Wednesday, 11 April 2018.

11 April 2018

Statement on Winne Madikizela-Mandela Official Memorial Service

Government thanks South Africans for participating in the official memorial service at the Orlando Stadium in remembering and celebrating the life of struggle stalwart Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. The decorum shown during the memorial service and the vibrant manner in which Mama Winnie Madikzela-Mandela was honoured is a true reflection of the love for the “Mother of our Nation”.

11 April 2018

Park- and ride facility for Winnie Madikizela-Mandela memorial

Government reminds mourners who are attending the memorial services for struggle stalwart Winnie Madikizela-Mandela this morning to make use of the park-and-ride facilities from the Nasrec Expo Centre.
The park-and-ride facilities are accessible at Nasrec Expo Centre 1 and Nasrec Expo Centre 2.  Buses are available only at these two pick up points to seamlessly move people to the Orlando stadium.

10 April 2018

State of readiness for the memorial and funeral services for Mama Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

Fellow South Africans,
Ladies and gentlemen of the media,

Welcome to this latest update on the preparations for the Special Official Memorial Service and Special Official Funeral Service for our beloved stalwart Mama Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, who passed on 2 April 2018.

8 April 2018

The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on State Funerals led by the Minister in the Presidency, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, met on the 06 April 2018 and wishes to provide the following update:

4 April 2018

Members of the media are advised that the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) Ministers will hold a briefing on the Special Official Funeral of the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

The details are as follows:-

Date: Thursday, 05 April 2018
Time: 09h00
Venue: Orlando Stadium, Ground floor Auditorium

RSVPs should be directed to Ireen Magwai on 082 404 5676

Media enquires
Phumla Williams
Cell: 083 501 0139

3 April 2017

Government activities for 3 to 8 April 2018