Durban to pay homage to Mandela
THE eThekwini Municipality has planned a week’s worth of remembrance activities to pay homage to revered former statesman, Nelson Mandela, who died on Thursday, 5 December.
On Monday, 9 December eThekwini councillors paid tribute to the ex-President at a special full council sitting at the Durban City Hall as the start of week-long activities to commemorate and celebrate his life. A musical tribute concert followed on the City Hall steps at 1pm.
Over 150 condolence books will be supplied to community halls, libraries, clinics and Sizakala centres throughout the municipality for the public to record their messages in.
Public viewing areas at Zinto Cele Park, KwaMashu Township Park and Durban City Hall will be set up to broadcast the tributes and screen live the national memorial service in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 10 December. On Friday, 13 December there will be a provincial memorial service at the Moses Mabhida Stadium and a night vigil will be held at the People’s Park on Saturday, 14 December ahead of the state funeral service from Qunu on Sunday, 15 December, which will also be broadcast live.
– erinh@dbn.caxton.co.za
