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News and Speeches for Premier of the Western Cape

Celebration of the Life of Nelson Mandela

9 December 2013

Speech By Premier Helen Zille at Joint Sitting of Parliament Mr Speaker, we are gathered here to pay our respects to the most revered person of our age. Read More

Places of Tribute for Swartland Municipality

9 December 2013

Places of Tribute for Swartland Municipality have changed and we are in the process of updating them. Read More

Tribute to Dr Nelson Rholihlahla Mandela from Robben Island Museum

9 December 2013

The passing away of the icon of our struggle for democracy, our first democratically elected president and one of the famous former prisoners of Robben Island is indeed a sad moment for the Mandela family, South Africans, the regional and... Read More

City's Prayer Service to Feature Moving Tributes

8 December 2013

In line with the National Day of Prayer and Reflection, the City of Cape Town is hosting a prayer service in honour of the late Nelson Mandela on the Grand Parade tonight, Sunday 8 December 2013. From 17:00, members of the public are welcome to join... Read More

West Coast Memorial Services for Nelson Mandela

8 December 2013

The following places in the West Coast will have memorial services for former president Nelson Mandela: Read More

City Releases Coupons for Nelson Mandela Event at Cape Town Stadium

8 December 2013

Any members of the public who wish to attend the City of Cape Town’s commemorative event at the Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday 11 December 2013 may now pick up their coupons. Read More

Speech by Mayor De Lille at the Special Council Meeting to Pay Tribute to Nelson Mandela

8 December 2013

Good morning, goeie môre, molweni. Mr Speaker, thank you all for coming today to mourn the passing of Tata Madiba and to celebrate his life in this Council Chamber. In this time of sadness, we owe it to his memory to remember and pay tribute to h Read More

City Hosts Remembrance Evening in Khayelitsha

8 December 2013

Members of the public have been invited to join City of Cape Town Executive Mayor, Alderman Patricia de Lille, for an evening of remembrance in Khayelitsha to honour the late Nelson Mandela. Read More

Special Joint Sitting of Parliament

8 December 2013

The joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament, the National Assembly (NSA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) is to be held on Monday, 9 December to honour and commemorate former president, Nelson Mandela. Read More

City Urges Residents to Leave Messages for Madiba

8 December 2013

The City of Cape Town has set up various channels that members of the public can use to leave messages about what the late Nelson Mandela meant to them. These messages will be collected, bound into a commemorative book and sent to the Nelson Mandela... Read More

City to Screen Joint Sitting of Parliament on the Grand Parade

8 December 2013

The City of Cape Town will give residents the opportunity to gather together to watch the Joint Sitting of Parliament that is being held to commemorate the late Nelson Mandela’s life tomorrow, 9 December 2013. The parliamentary sitting will be shown... Read More

City of Cape Town Outlines Commemorative Events to Honour Mandela

7 December 2013

City of Cape Town Executive Mayor, Alderman Patricia de Lille, today confirmed the events that the City will host to honour the late Nelson Mandela. Read More

Nelson Mandela Places of Tribute in Matzikama

7 December 2013

Places of Tribute for the Matzikama Municipality are being updated and will be available from 8 December 2013. Read More

City Holds Special Council Meeting and Inter-faith Service

7 December 2013

The City of Cape Town will host two events tomorrow, 8 December 2013, as part of its commemorations of the late Nelson Mandela. Special Council meetingThe City will host a special Council meeting during which the City’s elected representatives t Read More

Media Alert: Premier Zille to Outline Western Cape Government Plans for Madiba Mourning Period

6 December 2013

Premier Helen Zille to outline plans today, 6 December 2013, for Nelson Mandela mourning period. Read More

A Nation United in Grief

6 December 2013

Today, South Africa lost the greatest son of its soil. Today the rainbow nation lost its father. Today, we are a nation united in grief. It is with deep and profound sadness that we say: Lala ngoxolo Tata. Asoze sikulibale (Rest in peace Tata, we... Read More

Media Centre at the Grand Parade

6 December 2013

The City of Cape Town has set up a dedicated Media Centre for all accredited journalists at the City Hall on the Grand Parade in Darling Street. Read More

Road Closures in and Around the Grand Parade

6 December 2013

The City of Cape Town is doing its utmost to ensure that residents are afforded the opportunity to mourn the loss of former president Nelson Mandela in a dignified manner. Read More

City to host Inter-faith Service on Grand Parade

6 December 2013

The City of Cape Town will host an inter-faith service on the Grand Parade honouring former State President, Nelson Mandela, who passed away last night. Read More

Arrangements for the Laying to Rest of Former President Nelson Mandela

6 December 2013

Issued by the PresidencyCompatriots and friends around the world.We meet on the second day of the passing of our beloved founding president of a free and democratic South Africa, His Excellency Nelson Mandela. Read More

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