Former South African Finance Minister Tito Mboweni will be laid to rest on Saturday, 19 October 2024, at Nkowankowa Stadium in Limpopo.
Story Summary:
- Former Finance Minister Tito Mboweni will be laid to rest on Saturday, 19 October 2024, in Limpopo.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver a eulogy at the Special Official Funeral Category 2.
- The funeral will be broadcast live on all major South African news channels, with online live streaming available.
Tito Mboweni: Cyril Ramaphosa to give eulogy
The funeral will be a Special Official Funeral Category 2, which includes ceremonial elements provided by the South African Police Service.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver the eulogy, where he will reflect on Mboweni’s legacy in shaping South Africa’s post-apartheid economy.
Mboweni passed away at the age of 65 on Sunday, 13 October 2024.
His career spanned decades, starting as South Africa’s first Minister of Labour from 1994 to 1999, then serving as the Governor of the Reserve Bank from 1999 to 2009, and later as Minister of Finance from 2018 to 2021.
Ramaphosa paid tribute, calling Mboweni “an activist and economic policy innovator.”
What is a Special Official Category 2 funeral?
A Special Official Funeral Category 2 is a high-level state funeral awarded to individuals who have made a significant contribution to South Africa.
It involves elements such as police ceremonial honours and the national flag flown at half-mast during the mourning period.
In Mboweni’s case, the flag has been lowered since Wednesday and will remain so until the funeral ends.
The honour recognises Mboweni’s pivotal role in transforming South Africa’s financial landscape, especially during his tenure as Reserve Bank Governor and Minister of Finance.
How to watch Tito Mboweni funeral live in South Africa
For those unable to attend, Tito Mboweni’s funeral will be broadcast live across major South African news channels, including SABC, eNCA, and Newzroom Afrika.
Online streaming options will also be available, with Swisher Post providing an embedded live feed from SABC News as soon as it becomes available.
In the meantime, readers can tune into highlights of Mboweni’s memorial service for reflections on his life and legacy.
