Memorial Parks to honour Madiba in Ekurhuleni
Ekurhuleni will make it possible for its residents to join the world in mourning and honouring the world icon, Statesman and former President, Nelson Mandela, at various memorial parks across the city.
According to metro spokesperson Themba Gadebe, memorial parks across Ekurhuleni have been fitted with big screens to enable local citizens to unite and witness both the memorial and the funeral services of Madiba.
“Ekurhuleni residents are encouraged to gather in unity at various memorial parks to share in the sombre of the occasion of the loss of the African jewel and rejoice in commemorating the legacy and life of the transformational leader,” says Gadebe.
“The Germiston and Kempton Park community halls have already been opened to allow residents to pray; lay wreathes and sign books of condolences in memory of the fallen gallant leader,” he adds.
The memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, December 10 while the funeral is confirmed to be taking place on Saturday, December 15.
The memorial parks are as follows:
* Makhulong Stadium – Thembisa
* Dries Niemand Park – Kempton Park
* Sinaba Stadium – Daveyton
* Buluthando Park -KwaThema
* Tsakane Stadium
* Kwanele Park – Katlehong
* Katlehong Stadium
* Germiston Lake
A great initiative indeed,as we can’t all afford to go to FND stadium. Let’s all come together to pay the last tribute to the great man the plannet has ever produced. South Africans we are indeed proud of this great leader’s deeds and leadership he has shown to us.