President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 2 in honour of the late former Minister of Finance and Reserve Bank Governor, Tito Mboweni. Mboweni succumbed to a short illness on Saturday at the age of 65.
‘’President Ramaphosa reiterates his condolences to the
family and friends of Dr Mboweni who served the nation as an activist, economic
policy innovator and champion of labour rights, with a sharp focus on fiscal
discipline and economic transformation,’’ said Vincent Magwenya, Presidency
spokesperson.
PHOTO: X - @Tito_MboweniAccording to the Presidency, Mboweni's funeral will feature
elements provided by the South African Police Service.
"Dr Mboweni has been accorded a Special Official
Funeral Category 2 which will take place at Nkowankowa Stadium, Tzaneen, Limpopo,
at 10h00 on Saturday, 19 October 2024.
"President Ramaphosa has directed that the National
Flag be flown at half-mast at all flag stations from tomorrow morning,
(Wednesday), until the evening of the funeral on 19 October 2024,’’ added
Vincent
Magwenya, Presidency spokesperson.
Done By: Bush Radio news
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