Official Funeral for the Late Minister Stella Sigcau

The Secretary to the Cabinet and Director General in The Presidency, the Rev Frank Chikane, today (Thursday) visited the family of the late Minister of Public Works, Ms Stella Sigcau. He announced the following arrangements for the Official Funeral:

The funeral will take place in the late Minister's home at Kwa-Nandi, Qaukeni Farm, Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape Province at 09h00 on Tuesday 16 May 2006.

President Thabo Mbeki will deliver the eulogy. Those attending will include Cabinet colleagues of the late Minister and senior officials; representatives of royal families from different parts of South Africa; friends and members of the local populace.

The Official Memorial Service for the late Minister Sigcau will be held at St Albans Cathedral, Pretoria, tomorrow (Friday 12 May 2006) at 11h15.

Issued by The Presidency
Union Buildings
Pretoria

Inquiries: Mukoni Ratshitanga, cellular no. 082 300 3447

11 May 2006