The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has stepped in to assist with the Mass Funeral Service of six residents after their demise during a shack fire in Riemvasmaak, situated in the Northern Areas on Friday, 10 June. Since this heartbreaking occurrence sent shockwaves through the city a decision was taken that the municipal ratepayers should contribute to this unusual and sad situation.
Deputy Executive Mayor Nancy Sihlwayi, a long standing senior ANC politician and municipal heavyweight, will be representing the municipality and ratepayers at the Saturday 18 June funeral of the deceased, Janine Gallant (29), Carlo Gallant (9), Carly Gallant (4), Fifimia Gallant (31), Philanda Trompetter (24) and Verencia Trompetter (3). THey will be laid to rest at the Bethesda Congregational Church, Satinwood Street, Arcadia at 12:00.
The newly elected Speaker of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Council, Cllr Maria Hermans, observed a moment of silence on Tuesday before a Special Council Meeting as a sign of respect after this tragic incident.
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