The Northern Cape Provincial Government joins with the rest of the country and the world in mourning the passing of our former state President, Mr. Nelson Mandela. In honouring the memory of Mr. Nelson Mandela various dignified activities will take place during this week across the Province in preparation for the first Sate funeral in a democratic South Africa.

Today sees the Premier, Ms Sylvia Lucas, attending a prayer service at the St Matthews Anglican Church in Upington to honour the late President with the people of ZF Mgcawu District. Similar services will be taking place across the Province where Members of the Executive Council will be officiating.

The following activities will unfold during the rest of the week and members of the media are invited as follows:

Books of condolences have also been placed at the Office of the Premier, Provincial Legislature, the Kimberley City Hall and all Municipalities for members of the public to sign. The public is also encouraged to lay wreaths at the City Hall in Kimberley as well town halls in the smaller towns.

For all your queries and information please visit www.mandela.gov.za for content that is ready for publishing.

We rely on you our partners in the media to facilitate participation of the public at these planned events as we collectively grieve the passing of former President Nelson Mandela and collectively celebrate his life and contribution.

Jointly released by the Northern Cape Provincial Government and Government Communication Information Services (GCIS)

Contact Persons

Ms Bronwyn Thomas-Abrahams, 083 447 6586, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Mr. Marius Nagel, 083 778 9179, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.