South Africa Government

01/23/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/23/2023 04:35

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers eulogy at memorial service of Dr Frene Ginwala, 24 Jan

President to pay tribute to late Dr Frene Ginwala at Official Memorial Service

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 24 January 2023, deliver the eulogy at the Official Memorial Service in Johannesburg in honour of the late founding Speaker of democratic Parliament, Dr Frene Ginwala.

Dr Ginwala passed away at her at home in Cape Town on 12 January 2023, at the age of 90, following a stroke two weeks earlier.

The Official Memorial Service will serve as a national tribute to the late Speaker.

Details are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 24 January 2023
Time: 10h00
Venue: Johannesburg City Hall, Gauteng

Enquiries for accreditation should be directed to Takalani Mukwevho on 082 227 9308.

Media enquiries:
Vincent Magwenya
Cell: 082 835 6315