Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) invites colleagues and stakeholders to share their tributes, following the passing away of the Minister of Health spokesperson, Mr Joe Maila, by signing books of condolence.

The Condolence books have been placed at the receptions of the following offices:

GCIS Tshedimosetso House, Hatfield
Department of Health, Civitas Building, Pretoria
Imbizo Centre in Parliament, Cape Town
Limpopo Premier's office, Polokwane

GCIS and the Ministry of Health will hold a joint Memorial Service to honour Mr Joe Maila.  The Memorial Service is expected to be attended by the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.

Members of the media and government communicators are cordially invited to attend the event to share memories and celebrate the life of Joe Maila as follows:

Date:              Thursday, 26 October 2017

Time:              10:00

Venue:           1035 Tshedimosetso House, Corner Francis Baard & Festival Street GCIS, Hatfield in Pretoria

RSVPs should be forwarded to Mr Ishmael Selemale on email: ishmael@gcis.gov.za by Wednesday, 25 October 2017 at 15h00.

Share your tribute messages and memories using the hashtag #RIPJoe

Enquiries: Phumla Williams on 083 501 0139 or Popo Maja 072 585 3219/082 373 1169 and email popo.maja@health.gov.za