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Ramaphosa says Gertrude Shope an outstanding matriarch of liberation struggle Ramaphosa delivered the eulogy at the late ANC struggle stalwart's funeral, held at Wits University on Saturday.
JOHANNESBURG - Former President Thabo Mbeki said African National Congress (ANC) stalwart Gertrude Shope died unhappy about the state of affairs in the country. The 99-year-old died last week.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the family of former struggle hero Gertrude Shope who has died at the age of 99.
Gertrude Shope, who turned 95 this month, is a humble yet firm leader who has been fearless in pursuit of justice for the vulnerable and equality for women and girls.
Ma Gertrude Shope was foremost among them. At the age of 29, a time when many young people are still trying to find their feet in the world, she was already a revolutionary.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the late Ma Gertrude Shope as a pillar of the nation, a matriarch of the revolution, and a torchbearer of women's emancipation.
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Shope despised corruption, says Snuki Zikalala
JOHANNESBURG - Dr Snuki Zikalala says the ANC Veteran's League remembers Gertrude Shope as someone who wanted nothing to do with corruption. He says she was very strict and stuck to her morals. He ...
Vandalism and theft is costing Gertrude Shope Primary School in Port Elizabeth thousands of rand. As schools are expected to close for the holidays soon, teachers and parents fear their school ...
Gertrude Shope and her daughter Lyndall Shope-Mafole have taken different routes to meet South Africa's challenges.
ANC stalwart Gertrude Shope has died at the age of 99. According to the party, Shope, also known as MaShope, died peacefully at her Gauteng home on Thursday morning.
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