The South African Communist Party has learned with sadness of the passing away of the wife of Cde Francis Baleni, the NUM General Secretary and the father of the National Secretary of the YCL, Cde Buti Manamela.
Miriam Baleni, Cde Baleni's wife, passed away on the night of the 22nd December 2006 after being involved in a car accident whilst John Tapala, Cde Buti's father, passed away on the night of the 24th December 2006 after a short illness.
The South African Communist Party send its deep felt condolences to the families and friends of both Cde Baleni and Cde Buti Manamela.
Miriam Baleni will be laid to rest on Saturday, 30 December 2006, at Boksburg and John Tapala will be laid to rest on Saturday, 30 December 2006, at Ellisras.
Issued by the SACP.
For information Contact:
Malesela Maleka
SACP Spokesperson
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Malesela@sacp.org.za