• News
  • Sport
  • TV
  • Radio
  • Education
  • TV Licences
  • Contact Us
  • SOUTH AFRICA
  • POLITICS
  • BUSINESS
  • SPORT
  • AFRICA
  • WORLD
  • FEATURES
  • OPINION
No Result
View All Result
1
Home Politics

Struggle stalwart Mandisa Makwetu hailed as a rare breed

20 March 2021, 4:45 PM  |
Lubabalo Dada Lubabalo Dada |  @SABCNews
Family member, Mazwi Makwetu, says they have lost a mother and a unifier.

Family member, Mazwi Makwetu, says they have lost a mother and a unifier.

Image: SABC News

Family member, Mazwi Makwetu, says they have lost a mother and a unifier.

Mandisa Makwetu, the wife of the former PAC leader Clarance Makwetu, has been laid to rest at Gwatyu Village, near Comfivaba, in the Eastern Cape.

Makwetu died last week after a long illness at the age of 77. President Cyril Ramaphosa accorded her a Special Provincial Funeral Category 2.

Mam’Makwetu was described as a woman of many talents. She worked as a nurse in various health facilities and was also involved in the liberation struggle. Speaking on behalf of provincial government, Weziwe Tikana, has described Makwetu as a rare breed.

“They contributed, they supported young people and recruited soldiers during that time. Its through their support they were mothers of all those who were recruited who went to army and were trained.  And that is the contribution we are recognising and reason we are saying she has done a sterling job,” said Tikana.

Provincial PAC member, Kudala Kuthethwa Wakeni, says the party has lost an intelligent  leader, “We call her the mother of the nation because she was very much appreciative because supportive to the family and organization as well.”

@DesireeChauke (SABC NEWS):

“Tributes are pouring in for Mama Mandisa Makwetu, anti-apartheid icon and the wife of the former president of the PAC Clarence Makwetu. Let’s get more on that story and we are now joined by PAC spokesperson Jaki Seroke.” https://t.co/gROcsnKBXm pic.twitter.com/YpbSltKxa8

— Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) (@MyPAConline) March 10, 2021

Family member, Mazwi Makwetu, says they have lost a mother and a unifier.

“She was that kind of a person who was a real parent to us all and she that kind of a person who would listen to any kind of grievance or a problem that you would seek audience with her to guide you or help solve that problem.”

Mam’Makwetu is survived by her sons and siblings.

Makwetu regarded herself as a servant of the African people: 

Share article
Tags: PAC
Previous Post

Global Fund says HIV group it funded in Ghana committed sexual abuse

Next Post

Menzi Ngubane and father laid to rest

Related Posts

Secretary-General of the ANC Fikile Mbalula engaging members at a party event.

ANC plans to unite branches in North West

28 May 2023, 6:35 PM
Candles lit in a room.

Condolences pour in for slain EFF Limpopo councillor

28 May 2023, 3:52 PM
File image of suspended Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkwhebane.

Majodina refutes allegations of soliciting a bribe from Mkhwebane

28 May 2023, 3:00 PM
Russian flagged Lady R transits Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey April 11, 2023.

Ramaphosa to receive Lady R report within two weeks

28 May 2023, 2:50 PM
ANC media briefing

VIDEO: ANC media briefing on NWC’s visit to North West

28 May 2023, 12:10 PM
President Cyril Ramaphosa

President Ramaphosa appoints panel to probe Lady R saga

28 May 2023, 9:50 AM
Next Post
Menzi Ngubane won the affection of the South African audience starring in TV productions and soapies.

Menzi Ngubane and father laid to rest

Most Viewed

  • 24hrs
  • Week
  • Month
  • DENOSA defends nurses for placing newborns in boxes
  • North West Health probes why newborn babies were placed in boxes
  • eThekwini residents face higher stages of load shedding from Thursday
  • Namibia declares outbreak of Crimean-Congo fever after patient dies
  • Pending court cases interfering with my duties: AmaZulu King
  • Dr Nandipha’s looks during court appearances under the spotlight
  • Experts raise caution over Prime energy drink craze
  • NW residents plunged into darkness after burning of power station
  • 108-carat ‘fancy intense pink’ diamond discovered in Lesotho
  • Dr Nandipha Magudumana, co-accused in Thabo Bester’s escape to apply for bail
  • Majodina refutes allegations of soliciting a bribe from Mkhwebane
  • Limpopo teacher writes a book which simplifies Maths
  • ANC should not be underestimated for 2024 elections: Steenhuisen
  • Limpopo Tourism Agency launches it’s winter campaign
  • President Ramaphosa appoints panel to probe Lady R saga

LATEST

Thabo Bester at the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court, April 14, 2023.
  • South Africa

Bester’s lawyer to challenge procedures of his re-arrest in Tanzania


Minister Lindiwe Zulu speaking at a government engagement
  • South Africa

Minister Zulu calls on all sectors of society to protect children


High Court in Polokwane, Limpopo
  • South Africa

Limpopo courts to hear several cases this week


Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses lawmakers of his AK Party during a meeting in parliament in Ankara,Türkiye, January 18, 2023.
  • World

Erdogan appears headed for win in Türkiye runoff


Image of crime scene tape
  • South Africa

MEC to visit family of slain grade 12 learner in Soshanguve


A soccer ball inside a goal net.
  • Sport

Leicester, Leeds join Southampton in relegation from EPL


Weather

  • About the SABC
  • Contact Us
  • Jobs
  • Advertise
  • Disclaimer
  • Site Map

SABC © 2023

No Result
View All Result
  • SOUTH AFRICA
  • POLITICS
  • BUSINESS
  • SPORT
  • AFRICA
  • WORLD
  • FEATURES
  • OPINION

© 2023

Previous Global Fund says HIV group it funded in Ghana committed sexual abuse
Next Menzi Ngubane and father laid to rest