Members of the media are advised that the government delegation led by Minister of Arts and Culture, Mr Nathi Mthethwa responsible for the repatriation of the mortal remains of Mr Moses Kotane and Mr John Beaver Marks will return to South Africa on Sunday, 01 March 2015.

The reception ceremony will take place as follows:

Date: 01 March 2015
Time: TBC
Venue: Waterkloof Airforce Base in Pretoria

Members of the media who will be covering the reception ceremony are requested to apply for accreditation by completing all the required fields in the registration form.

To register follow the link:  http://www.gcis.gov.za/content/media-registration

The deadline for the submission of details is 15h00 on Friday, 27 February 2015.

Details for the collection of accreditation cards will be communicated after the registration deadline.

Accreditation for arrival of mortal remains from Nigeria: 3 Fe
For accreditation related queries contact: Ishmael Selemale on 0617905114 or Obed Makgoale 060 974 0789

Media enquiries: Sandile Memela 0828003750 / SandileM@dac.gov.za

Issued by the Department of Communication
Pretoria
26 February 2015