Media Statements

Minister Lamola to preside over the reburial ceremony of the remains of Mr Vuyisile Mini

04 November 2020

The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Mr Ronald Lamola will preside over the reburial ceremony of the human remains of Mr Vuyisile Mini on Friday, 06 November 2020 in Tsomo, Eastern Cape.

This ceremony coincides with the 56th anniversary of Mr Mini’s execution. Furthermore, the President of South Africa declared the reburial of the remains of Mr Mini a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 1. Mr Vuyisilie Mini is a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)-identified victim who was hanged on death row on 06 November 1964.

The members of the media are invited as follows:

DATE:           06 November 2020
TIME:           07:00
VENUE:        Mhlahlane village, Tsomo, EASTERN CAPE

For media confirmations contact Ms Suzan Mphuthi on 083 672 5805 / smphuthi@justice.gov.za or Mr Steve Mahlangu on 079 878 7587 / Stmahlangu@justice.gov.za

Issued by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
Enquiries:   
Mr. Chrispin Phiri
Spokesperson: Ministry of Justice and Correctional Service
081 781 2261