Govt to function normally during mourning period

Pretoria - Government has advised the public that all government services during the week of mourning former President Nelson Mandela will be offered as usual.

“Government remains committed to providing services to all citizens. Whilst, we mourn as a country over the loss of Madiba, services will not be halted,” said Acting Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) CEO, Phumla Williams on Monday.

She said public servants will be afforded the opportunity to be part of the memorial services, without compromising services offered to the public.

The departments will operate during the normal working hours.

Williams said all government employees will be stationed as usual to provide services to the public. – SAnews.gov.za