Longest serving member of governing party's top six will be buried at a special official category funeral
ANC deputy secretary general Jessie Duarte. Picture: FREDDY MAVUNDA
President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a special official category two funeral for the political leader and is expected to deliver the eulogy at the funeral to be held in accordance with Muslim rites. Mashatile labelled Duarte “upfront, firm, disciplined and dedicated”, while ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe remembered her as a committed gender activist who relentlessly championed the emancipation and empowerment of women.
The Good Party said Duarte will be dearly missed and remembered for her contribution to the freedom of SA, calling her “an unwavering and resilient champion of the people of SA”.
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