PREMIER NDLOVU AND MOURNERS TO BID FAREWELL TO THE LATE LEARNERS IN A JOINT FUNERAL SERVICE AT MAFUBE VILLAGE
09 August 2024
The Mpumalanga Premier, Mr Mandla Ndlovu will join mourners to bid farewell to the learners who lost their lives in a tragic collision. Six learners from the Morelig Combined School lost their lives last week in a collision involving a bus and a train at the R104 road between Arnot and Wonderfontein in the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality. A Memorial Service, was held on Wednesday.
Mr Ndlovu will lead a procession of mourners, among them, Members of the Executive Council, Traditional Leaders, Educators and senior government officials during the Funeral Service.
Since the tragedy took place, the Premier delegated various MECs to provide support to the bereaved families as well as the injured in hospital. This include the coordination of the Funeral Service for the deceased to be given a decent burial. He commended various role players in the coordination process for their commitment.
Mr Ndlovu says the tragedy has caused communities in Mpumalanga to be united
Details of the service are as follows:
Date: Saturday, 10 August 2024
Venue: Sikhululiwe Community Hall, Mafube Village
Time: 08:00
Members of the media are invited.
For confirmations, contact Mr Gerald Sambo (Department of Education) on 081 526 7802 and Ms Phumla Mokoena (Office of the Premier) on 060 998 8781.
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Issued by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government
Enquiries:
Department of Education’s Spokesperson: Jasper Zwane
Tel: (013) 766 5514
Mobile: 083 743 1804
E-mail: j.zwane@mpuedu.gov.za
Provincial Government’s Spokesperson: George Mthethwa
Tel: (013) 766 2242
Mobile: 083 302 2774
E-mail: gpmthethwa@mpg.gov.za