Residents of Ekurhuleni recently joined the world in mourning and honouring a world icon, former South African President Nelson Mandela, at various memorial parks.
Following the passing of the Nobel Peace Prize recipient on Thursday evening, December 5 at age 95, Ekurhuleni opened memorial parks fitted with big screen televisions to enable local residents to unite and witness both the memorial and the funeral services of Madiba.
The memorial service was scheduled for December 10 while the funeral took place on Saturday, December 15. Ekurhuleni residents were encouraged to gather in unity at various memorial parks to share in the loss of an African jewel and rejoice in commemorating the legacy and life of the transformational leader.
In addition, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM) opened the Germiston and Kempton Park community halls to allow residents to pray, lay wreathes and sign books of condolences in memory of the fallen leader.
