President Cyril Ramaphosa offers condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and comrades of the late former Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Mr Kebby Maphatsoe.
Mr Maphatsoe – a liberation fighter, Umkhonto we Sizwe combatant, student leader and parliamentarian – passed away on Tuesday, 31 August 2021, after a brief illness.
President Ramaphosa said: “Kebby Maphatsoe was a leader of our struggle who brought his militancy and passionate activism to all leadership roles he occupied, including in Parliament and in the administration.
“Most recently, he was a tireless fighter for a better life for our military veterans, whose sacrifices delivered the freedom we enjoy today.
“May his soul rest in peace.”
Source: The Presidency Republic of South Africa