Saturday, February 10, 2007

Thousands expected to attend Ma Tambo's funeral

By Chanel September
10 February 2007

Thousands of people are expected to gather at the Wattville Stadium, where struggle icon Adelaide Tambo’s body will be laid to rest.

Both Nelson Mandela and President Thabo Mbeki will address the mourners attending the funeral.

Madiba is to deliver a message of condolence and Mbeki will give the funeral speech. The Anglican Archbishop Njongonkulu Ndungane will conduct the sermon.

The service will take place at the 9am after a private service at the Tambo 9am after a private service at the Tambo home in Johannesburg.

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