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MEDIA STATEMENT 22 JUNE 2018
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA DECLARES A SPECIAL OFFICIAL FUNERAL FOR THE LATE AMBASSADOR MODISE
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 1 for South Africa’s former Chief of State Protocol and recipient of the National Order of Luthuli, Ambassador Billy Modise who passed on earlier this week, at the age of 87.
A Special Official Funeral Category 1 entails elements of military ceremonial honours and is declared, in line with the Presidency’s State, Official and Provincial Official Funeral Policy, for persons of extraordinary credentials specifically designated by the President of the Republic of South Africa.
President Ramaphosa has once again expressed his deep condolences to the family of Ambassador Modise and members of the diplomatic corps.
South African Embassy Ankara
A Condolence Book has been opened at the South African Embassy in Ankara from 25-28 June. The book may be signed as follows:
Venue:
South African Embassy
Filistin Sokak, 27 GOP Cankaya
Time:
Monday-Friday 14h00-15h30