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The Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Marikana tragedy led by Minister in The Presidency for Performance Monitoring, Evaluation and Administration, Mr Collins Chabane will be attending funerals of the victims of the Marikana tragedy this weekend.

The Committee accompanied by members of the provincial and local governments will attend the services to convey a message of support and offer condolences to the families of the deceased.

Government has so far issued 43 death certificates to families for burials to take place.

Government social workers continue to provide counselling to bereaved families. Assistance is also being provided with regard to funeral needs as required by the families. Transport has been provided for families and miners to attend the various funerals, 18 busses and 17 taxis are being utilised.

The funerals are expected to take place as follows:

SURNAME
NAME
AREA OF BURIAL
COUNTRY/PROVINCE
DATE OF BURIAL
1.
Gadlela
Stelega
Dvokolwako High School, Emsindza Station, Msindza, Manzini, M20
MANZINI, SWAZILAND
01-Sep
2.
Gwelani
Thembinkosi
Lusikisiki
LUSIKISIKI, EASTERN CAPE
01-Sep
3.
Jijase
Patrick, Akhona
Dwaku Village, Near Tsintsane Junior Secondary School, Tabankulu
TABANKULU, EASTERN CAPE
01-Sep
4.
Jokanisi
Semi
24, Hombe Village, Nqaqhumbi, Location,
LUSIKISIKI, EASTERN CAPE
01-Sep
5.
Lehupa
Jackson
Bethania, A/A Mt Fletche, Next to Bethania Store
MT FLETCHER, EASTERN CAPE
01-Sep
6.
Liau
Janeveke Raphae
Likolobeng Ha Monyane, Roma 180, Lesotho, Maseru, 100
MASERU, LESOTHO
01-Sep
7.
Mabiya
Mafolisi
Mzikithi, 00 Msegethi Village, Idutywa, 500
IDUTYWA, EASTERN CAPE
01-Sep
8.
Mancotywa
Julius, Tokoti
Erra/BC School, Palmietfontein, Sterkspruit, HERSCHEL
HERSCHEL, EASTERN CAPE
08-Sep
9.
Mkhonjwa
Makhosandile
Kwamadiba Village, Bizana, 4800

BIZANA, EASTERN CAPE
01-Sep
10.
Mohai
Telang Vitalis
Pela Morena Taumane, Lithoteng HA Pita, Maseru 100, Lesotho, Maseru, 100
Maseru, LESOTHO
01-Sep
11.
Monesa
Khanare Elias
Pholonamane Baroeng, Pholanamane, Buthabuthe
LESOTHO
01-Sep
12.
Mtshazi
Babalo
Near Smuts Ndamase High School, Njilo Location, LIBODE, 516
LIBODE, EASTERN CAPE
01-Sep
13.
Ngxande
Mpumzeni
Lujizweni No.02, Lujizweni A/A, Ngqeleni, Ngqeleni 5140, Eastern Cape Lusikisiki
LUSIKISIKI, EASTERN CAPE
01-Sep
14.
Nqongophele
Bongani
Nkwanini, Kwaleni Village, ELLIOTDALE, 5070
ELLIOTDALE, EASTERN CAPE
01-Sep
15.
Ntenetya
Mongezeleli
House Falakhle, Falkhle Village, Edutywa
EDUTYWA, EASTERN CAPE
01-Sep
16.
Ntsenyeho
Andries Motlapula
House No 11356, Harry Gwala Section, Sasolburg, 1939
SASOLBURG, FREE STATE
01-Sep
17.
Sagalala
Modisaotsile van Wyk
126 Setlakgole Mafikeng, 2745
MAFIKENG, NORTH WEST
01-Sep
18.
Saphendu
Fezile David
ZCC Church, Kwayimani, Cawu Location, Mqanduli 508
MQANDULI, EASTERN CAPE
08-Sep
19.
Sokanyile
Pumzile
Mampondomseni A/A Mdumazulu Location, Canzibe, Nqeleni
NQELENI, EASTERN CAPE
01-Sep
20.
Sompeta
Mzukisi
Near Ngubelanga Store Sesiphumlo Section ,Phumlo Area,Lusikisiki, 4020
LUSIKISIKI, EASTERN CAPE
01-Sep
21.
Thelejane
Thabiso Johannes
Paballong High School,Paballong Village,Matatiela,4730
MATATIELA
01-Sep
22.
Thukuza
Mphangeli
Old Badinge, Quba, Ngqeleni, 5051
QUBA, EASTERN CAPE
01-Sep
23.
Xalabile
Nkosiyabo
Manganyele- A/A Desi Location, Elliotdale, 5070
ELLIOTDALE, EASTERN CAPE
02-Sep
24.
Yawa
Cebisile
Mthingwevu JS School, Mthingwevu Village, Cala, 545
CALA, EASTERN CAPE
01-Sep
25.
Yona
Bonginkosi
Maqashu Village, Maqashu Village, Lady Frere, 5410
LADY FRERE, EASTERN CAPE
01-Sep
26.
Zimbambele
Thobisile
Near Zweni Store, 14 KwaBala Village, Goqwala, usikisiki
LUSIKISIKI, EASTERN CAPE
01-Sep
27.
Mdizeni
Anele
Next to Nowethu Store, DESI Location, Manganyela, ELLIOTDALE, 5070
ELLIOTDALE, EASTERN CAPE
01-Sep
28.
Ngweyi
Michael
Mvezo Primary School, Mvezo Village, Bashee Bridge, Mthatha
MTHATHA, EASTERN CAPE
02-Sep
29.
Mati
Tembelakhe
Nyokweni A/A Ndile Location, Tabankulu
TABANKULU, EASTERN CAPE
08- Sep
30.
Mosebetsane
Thabiso
Near Matsheleng Junior Secondary School, Matsheleng Village, Matatiele
MATATIELE, EASTERN CAPE
08-Sep
31.
Noki
Mgcineni
Near Thwalikhulu, JS School, ThwalikhuluVillage 508
THWALIKHULU
08-Sep
32.
Ntsoele
Molefi Osiel
oreipala Ha Tebesi, Semonkong, 120, Maseru, LESOTHO 10
MASERU, LESOTHO
08-Sep
 

NB: Members of the media who wish to attend the funerals are advised that proceedings are expected to start at 07h00.

Enquiries: Harold Maloka @ 082 847 9799 or maloka.harold@gmail.com or harold@po.gov.za

For funerals in different provinces contact

For Swaziland:

Ronnie Masilela, Spokesperson for the Department of Social Development, Mpumalanga @ 073 249 3127

For Free State and Lesotho:

Ipeleng Morake, Spokesperson for the Department of Social Development, Free State @ 071 850 8630

For Eastern Cape:

Gcobani Maswana, Spokesperson for the Department of Social Development, Eastern Cape @ 082 821 7410

For North West:

Lesiba Kgwele, Spokesperson for the North West Premier, North West @ 083 629 1987