Premier Alan Winde has following a request from the family, written to President Cyril Ramaphosa to request a special provincial funeral for Western Cape struggle stalwart Cecyl Esau. According to the policy for state funerals, Category 2 Special Provincial Funerals may be held for distinguished persons specifically designated by the President on request by the Premier of a province.

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Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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