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News24.com | Mompati a ‘towering giant in the struggle’ – Zuma

http://scripts.24.co.za/img/sites/news24.png Mahikeng – A mother, leader, teacher, gallant fighter, brave warrior and true patriot. This is how President Jacob Zuma described Ruth Mompati at a funeral held for the struggle stalwart in Vryburg on Saturday. The 89-year-old politician died in hospital in the early hours of Tuesday morning following a lengthy illness. In his eulogy, Zuma referred to…

News24.com | ANC stalwart Ruth Mompati dies

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Johannesburg – The ANC on Tuesday said it would miss Ruth Mompati’s unwavering determination in serving the nation.

The 89-year-old politician died in the early hours of the morning following a lengthy illness, ruling party spokesperson Zizi Kodwa said in a statement.

“The African National Congress sends its deepest condolences to Mama Ruth Mompati’s…