PREPARATIONS are being made for the private and public memorial services for the late City of uMhlathuze deputy mayor, Cllr Christo Botha.

Both will be held on Saturday, 30 May.

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Following a private funeral parlour viewing, a convoy will leave promptly at 9am from the parking area at Empangeni Rugby Club (in Baines Road above the Zululand Observer offices).

Family members and invited friends will proceed to the NG Kerk in Meerensee for a closed service from 10 to 11am, while other vehicles proceed to Alkantstrand for the public service which will start at 12.30pm.

Traffic is expected to be heavily congested, and early arrival for parking and a prompt start to proceedings is essential.

The exact venue is that used at the recent Easter Sunday sunrise service, and the dress code is informal.
While 2 000 seats will be made available, attendees should bring own picnic blankets and camping chairs.

Coffee and lunch will be on sale.

The programme will include tributes from a cross section of official and community representatives, and selected worship items.

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