By BAKANG MOKOTO
10 January 2025- The Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a special provincial official funeral category 2 for the late Nompumelelo Evelyn Lubidla. A special provincial official funeral category 2 is reserved for distinguished persons specifically designated by the president of RSA on request by the Northern Cape Premier, Dr Zamani Saul.
Saul said Ramaphosa has also instructed that the National Flag fly at half-mast in the province on the day of the funeral as a mark of respect to the late Lubidla. He further said they have established a provincial funeral task team that includes members of the Lubidla family to ensure that the government affords Lubidla a dignified funeral.
“I have also delegated the Northern Cape MEC for Health, Maruping Lekwene to officiate over the funeral. Lubidla served in parliament as a senator on the senate from 1994-1996 and on the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) from 1997-2004.
“She formed part of various committees during her term in parliament. These included the ‘Theme committee 4’, in parliament which was the parliamentary working committee charged with the important task of drafting Chapter 2 of our constitution,” added Saul.
He said on behalf of the Northern Cape Provincial Government, he sends his most heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, the friends and loved ones of the late Lubidla. Saul said may her soul rest in peace.
“The proceedings will commence at 11 Pickering Road, Rhodesdene, Kimberley on Saturday, at 6am. The funeral service will then start at the St Cyprian’s Cathedral at 7am.
“Members of the public may also view the funeral live on the Northern Cape Government Facebook page,” he said.
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