Residents alerted to planned road closures for state funeral

Residents and motorists are requested to note the planned road closures tomorrow (14 April 2018) for the state funeral of the late Mrs. Winnie Madikizela Mandela.

The funeral procession will depart from Orlando Stadium at 12:00 and head towards the N17, on-ramp the N1, off-ramp at William Nicol Drive and turn left into Cedar Road and into the private road of Fourways Memorial Park.

These routes will be blocked off for the procession. It is also believed that a 21 gun salute will be observed.

Residents are requested to take the necessary precautions regarding hearing sensitivities and their pets during this time.

Whilst the exact timing of the funeral procession is beyond our control, traffic is expected to return to normal at 15:00 tomorrow afternoon.

MMC for Public Safety Michael Sun says: “We kindly request the residents’ understanding and patience tomorrow. Whilst the main planning and execution will be co-ordinated by the relevant authorities, our Department and JMPD will ensure that inconveniences are minimised to our residents.”

Cllr Michael Sun

MMC for Public Safety

For more details please contact:

Luyanda Longwe

Stakeholder Manager: Office of the MMC for Public Safety

luyandalo@joburg.org.za

061 4960 536