Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the late former deputy minister of foreign affairs, Aziz Pahad, will receive a Special Official Funeral, Category 2.
Pahad, who passed away at the age of 82 in Johannesburg, will be laid to rest at West Park Cemetery with Muslim burial rites.
“President Ramaphosa has extended his deepest condolences to the extended Pahad family who have in short succession lost Mr Aziz Pahad and his brother, former Minister in the Presidency Essop Pahad, who passed away in July 2023.
“The South African Police Service will provide ceremonial elements during the funeral service for the former deputy minister, which will commence at West Park Cemetery in Johannesburg at 10h00 tomorrow.
“President Ramaphosa has directed that flags be flown at half-mast around the country until tomorrow evening,” the Presidency said in a statement.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
