At the funeral of the late King of amaMpondo, Zanozuko Tyelovuyo Sigcau, President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver the eulogy.
The President has given the King of AmaMpondo a Category 1 official funeral. In 2018, he was crowned King of the amaMpondo country.
“During his term, he energetically championed the amaMpondo Kingdom’s development and progress, uniting the people to become active citizens.”
“King Zanozuko Tyelovuyo Sigcau was an activist, a sports fan, and a cultural curator who made a significant contribution to improving people’s lives through various initiatives to address social issues such as Gender-Based Violence,” according to the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS).
In accordance with this categorization, the President has directed that the National Flag be flown at half-mast from the morning of Wednesday, June 15, 2022, until the evening of the burial.
The funeral will take place in Flagstaff, Eastern Cape Province, on Tuesday. At 10 a.m., the service will begin.
Book of condolences
Throughout the province of the Eastern Cape, condolence books have been put at various government and municipal facilities.
Members of the public who wish to send a condolence message to the amaMpondo Kingdom are encouraged to do so by writing their messages in the condolence books.
The following locations have condolence books:
House of Khoisan and Traditional Leaders in Bisho Alfred Nzo District Municipality in EMaXesibeni (Mount Ayliff) OR Tambo District Municipality in Mthatha Ingquza Hill Local Municipality in Flagstaff Eastern Cape
Use of social media
The social media campaign, which will run until Tuesday, June 21, 2022, has already begun on Twitter and Facebook.
Members of the public are encouraged to pay respect to the late King of amaMpondo by using the Twitter accounts @GovZA and the Government ZA Facebook page.
#RIPKumkaniSigcau is the official hashtag.