Tributes pour in for legendary White River educator
Gogo Nontsikelelo Qwelane's funeral service was held at Metropolitan College on Thursday, July 29.
Speaker after speaker paid their tributes, and mentioned how the nation had lost a passionate geography teacher.
The service was attended by the deputy minister for education, Regina Mhaule.
She said the day was supposed to be a celebration at the stadium, but due to Covid-19, this could not happen.
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“I am here on behalf of the premier of the province, the MEC for education, Bonakele Majuba, the provincial Department of Education, the national Department of Education’s minister, Angie Motsheka, and the president of the country, Cyril Ramaphosa, to pay tribute to Gogo Qwelane, as she had touched so many lives,” said Mhaule.
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Metropolitan College’s principal, Julius Mbah, said Qwelane was always eager to see learners succeeding. “She was our advisor and mentor.
“We were honoured to have her at our school. She ran a good race. We will forever cherish her work and legacy,” he said. Qwelane was laid to rest in the Rocky Drift Cemetery, attended by her family only.
