Mthembu to be laid to rest on Sunday

JOHANNESBURG - Late Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu will be honoured with an official state funeral at his home in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga on Sunday.

Mthembu died on Thursday from COVID-related complications.

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The national flag will fly at half-mast from Saturday morning, 23 January until Sunday evening, 24 January, the day on which Mthembu will be laid to rest.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday at the GCIS Auditorium in Hatfield, Tshwane.