President Cyril Ramaphosa has accorded the late South African High Commsioner to Kenya, Ambassador Mninwa Mahlangu a Special Official Funeral Category 2, which will take place in Middelburg, Mpumalanga on Saturday next week.

Mahlangu passed away last week at the age of 72.

The President also ordered that the National Flag be flown at half-mast at all flag stations around the country for seven days starting Saturday.

“President Ramaphosa has declared that Ambassador Mahlangu will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2 which will entail ceremonial honours performed by the South African Police Service. The funeral will take place at Middelburg, Mpumalanga. The President has also directed that the National Flag be half-masted at all flag stations from tomorrow morning, Saturday, 30 August 2025, until the evening of the funeral on Saturday, 6 September,” Presidential spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya confirms.

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The International Relations and Cooperation Department held a memorial service on Thursday to honour Mahlangu.

VIDEO | Mninwa Mahlangu Memorial Service | ‘A man of integrity who served with distinction’