Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 2 for former Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni, who passed away on Saturday, 12 October 2024, at the age of 65.
Mboweni was a pivotal figure in South Africa’s post-apartheid government, serving as the country’s first minister of labour from 1994 to 1999 under the leadership of President Nelson Mandela.
He later became Governor of the South African Reserve Bank from 1999 to 2009.
Mboweni returned to government service in 2018 as minister of finance in Ramaphosa’s administration, a role he held until 2021.
President @CyrilRamaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 2 in honour of former Minister of Finance, Dr Tito Mboweni, who passed away on Saturday, 12 October 2024, at the age of 65. https://t.co/2apEHCVrgh pic.twitter.com/wj1FIfjSNV
— The Presidency 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) October 15, 2024
In a statement, Ramaphosa expressed his condolences to Mboweni’s family and friends, recognising his contributions to the nation.
The Special Official Funeral will take place at Nkowankowa Stadium in Tzaneen, Limpopo, on Saturday, 19 October 2024, at 10:00.
“Dr Mboweni has been accorded a Special Official Funeral Category 2 which will take place at Nkowankowa Stadium, Tzaneen, Limpopo, at 10h00 on Saturday, 19 October 2024.
“The funeral will feature ceremonial elements provided by the South African Police Service.
“President Ramaphosa has directed that the National Flag be flown at half-mast at all flag stations from tomorrow morning, Wednesday, 16 October 2024, until the evening of the funeral on 19 October 2024,” the Presidency said in a statement.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
