Department of Government Communication & Information System - Republic of South Africa

08/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/28/2026 09:22

Media accreditation: Special Official Funeral Category 2 for Justice Fikile Eunice Mokgohloa

28 August 2026
Following the announcement by the Presidency regarding the funeral of the late Justice Fikile Eunice Mokgohloa, the Government Communication and Information System would like members of the media covering the funeral to take note of the following:
Accreditation (Media Only)
There will be no accreditation process ahead of the funeral service. GCIS will assist with logistics on the day.
Recap: Funeral Details
Justice Mokgohloa who passed away on 20 August 2026, at the age of 65 will be laid to rest on Saturday, 29 August 2026 at Hillsong Church located at Plot 2, Corner of Lavender Road and Sage Avenue, Wonderboom, Pretoria.
The service starts at 07h30.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that she will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2 featuring ceremonial elements provided by the South African Police Service.
President Ramaphosa has directed that the National Flag be flown at half-mast at all flag stations until tomorrow evening, 29 August.
Enquiries:
Terry Vandayar
Acting Government Spokesperson
Cell: 082 444 9092
William Baloyi
Deputy Government Spokesperson
Cell: 083 390 7147
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