WATCH: Ahmed Kathrada’s body arrives at West Park cemetery
Uncle Kathy, as he was known by many, will be buried next to other prominent South African figures, including Solomon ‘Stix’ Morewa.
Deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa has also arrived at the West Park cemetery in Johannesburg, where ANC veteran Ahmed Kathrada will be laid to rest. Speaking to journalists, Ramaphosa said the funeral marked a very sad moment in the country, considering the important role Kathrada played in the fight against apartheid.
Ramaphosa is expected to lead the send off. Uncle Kathy, as he was known by many, will be buried next to other prominent South African figures, including Solomon ‘Stix’ Morewa.
The tribute programme is expected to commence as soon as the body of Kathrada arrives at about 10am. Before his death on Tuesday, Kathrada was among the remaining three Rivonia trialists.
Earlier
Mourners continued to arrive at the West Park cemetery in Johannesburg ahead of the funeral service of fallen ANC stalwart Ahmed Kathrada.
‘Uncle Kathy’, as he was called by many, passed away on Tuesday morning in hospital, where he spent the last couple of weeks after undergoing surgery.
His body will arrive shortly before 9.30am on Wednesday. Preparations have been well under way, with a huge marquee not far from where Kathrada will be buried.
Among the prominent people expected at the funeral include ANC struggle stalwart Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Kgalema Motlanthe,.
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to represent national government.
– Caxton News Service
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