Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has declared Provincial Official Funerals for the late Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates Captain Senzo Meyiwa of KwaZulu-Natal and the Olympic medallist Mbulaheni Mulaudzi of Limpopo.
The President has ordered that the National Flag be flown at half-mast in their provinces on Saturday, the day of the two funerals.
“The two sports stars have represented the nation exceptionally well in national and international sporting engagements, generating immense national pride and unity,” the Presidency said in a statement.
“President Zuma has assigned the Minister in the Presidency, Jeff Radebe, to deliver the eulogy at Meyiwa’s funeral, while the Minister of Public Service and Administration, Collins Chabane, will deliver the eulogy at Mulaudzi’s,” the Presidency added.
It said the details on the two funerals will be released by the provincial governments. - SAnews.gov.za
