Statistical Presentation on Condolences for Nelson Mandela: Insights and Recommendations
This document presents statistical information regarding the condolences collected for the late former President Nelson Mandela, focusing on data from various districts and local municipalities in the province. Key findings indicate that the province successfully gathered 73,015 condolence messages through coordinated efforts. Recommendations emphasize the need for a more hands-on approach in event coordination, accurate reporting, and effective communication among government departments and municipalities to ensure optimal collection of condolence messages. The insights aim to enhance future initiatives related to public memorials.
Statistical Presentation on Condolences for Nelson Mandela: Insights and Recommendations
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Statistical Presentation on the Condolences for the late former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela 23 December 2013
Statistical information per District and Local Municipality : Ehlanzeni District Municipality
Statistical information per District and Local Municipality : Gert Sibande District Municipality
Statistical information per District and Local Municipality : Nkangala District Municipality
Recommendations Both Government Departments and Municipalities could have done much better: • Hands on approach in coordination of events • Consistent and accurate reporting • Ensuring that condolence messages are collected adequately at the Memorial Services and Prayer Sessions • Coordination of statistics should be part of the conceptualisation of all projects where statistics will be necessary • Each Department or Municipality should optimally collect condolences • Optimal cooperation by all stakeholders particularly government officials
Conclusion • The audited condolence messages are as per the registers submitted. • The Province was able to collect 73 015 condolence messages • There are Condolence Books that will be distributed to schools when schools open on 15 January 2014 and returned on 31 January 2014.