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South African Flag Lowered and Days of Mourning for Denis Goldberg

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared days of national mourning for the struggle stalwart Denis Goldberg who passed away in the early hours of Thursday. In terms of this declaration, the National Flag is to fly at half-mast at every station in the country from Friday, 1 May 2020 to Monday, 4 May 2020, as a […]

By SAPeople
01-05-20 16:19
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goldberg days of mourning

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared days of national mourning for the struggle stalwart Denis Goldberg who passed away in the early hours of Thursday.

ramaphosa and denis goldberg
President Ramaphosa and the late Denis Goldberg. Photo: SANews.gov.za

In terms of this declaration, the National Flag is to fly at half-mast at every station in the country from Friday, 1 May 2020 to Monday, 4 May 2020, as a mark of respect and in observance of days of national mourning for Goldberg.

President Ramaphosa has expressed his deep condolences at the passing Goldberg, who passed away at the age of 87.

“At this time we cannot say our goodbyes in person and in our numbers. May the silent prayers and gratitude of the people of South Africa carry his brave and patriotic soul to its final rest,” President Ramaphosa said. – SAnews.gov.za