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High Commissioner Bavumile Vilakazi's Mortal Remains to Return
to South Africa on Wednesday, 27 April 2004 Pretoria - The mortal remains
of the late High Commissioner to Uganda, Bavumile Vilakazi will be repatriated
to South Africa on Wednesday, 27 April 2005. A delegation of three family
members led by Kingsley Makhubela, former South African High Commissioner to Kenya
left South Africa on Sunday, 24 April 2005 for Uganda to finalise arrangements
for the repatriation. In this regard, the South African government extends
its gratitude to President Yoweri Museveni, the government and people of Uganda
for their generous contribution and support afforded to the delegation and family
during this trying moment. A memorial service has been organised for Friday,
29 April 2005 by the funeral committee led by Ambassador Kingsley Mamabolo in
at the Kempton Park Civic Centre, corner Pretoria Street and CR Swart Road, Kempton
Park from 14:00-16:00. Speakers will include the Foreign Ministry, ANC,
Cosatu, representatives of NAMPAK, Ekhuruleni Metropolitan and family members
and will be directed by Chief of State Protocol Ambassador Billy Modise. The
funeral service is scheduled for Sunday, 1 May 2005. Minister Dlamini Zuma
reiterates the condolences of President Thabo Mbeki, the government and people
of South Africa to his wife, children and the entire Vilakazi family during this
trying moment. Issued by Ronnie Mamoepa on 082 990 4853. Department
of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
0001
26 April 2005
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