Yasmin ‘Jessie’ Duarte (68) was described by her family as an art collector and music lover, who was fierce and unapologetic in her battle against especially women’s rights and the plight of the poor. Her homes over the years became known as ‘shift up houses’ as she always told her family to ‘shift up’ to make space if someone else in need of shelter and food, arrived.

Her funeral took place at the West Park Cemetery this afternoon. She passed away after an eight month long battle with cancer. As per Muslim rites, she was buried on the same day she passed away with ANC top leadership, including President Cyril Ramaphosa, attending.

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A memorial service is planned for later this week. The ANC has declared a week of mourning with ANC flags flying half mast.

Watch the funeral here: