“ It will be a private ceremony for family members and will not be open to media,” the foundation said.
South Africans will not be able to witness the funeral of former president FW de Klerk. His family on Sunday announced that it would be holding a private send-off for him.
“The FW de Klerk Foundation wishes to announce that FW de Klerk's cremation and funeral will take place on Sunday, November 21. It will be a private ceremony for family members and will not be open to media,” the foundation said.
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