Riyaz Patel
Speaking at the funeral service of the AmaXhosa King in Willowvale, Eastern Cape, President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa needs more leaders like late Mpendulo Sigcawu.
“He cared about the welfare of the people first and foremost. He was vocal about a number of issues, leading amongst them was his voice against drugs, alcohol abuse and he absolutely advocated passionately for youth development,”
Ramaphosa said King Sigcawu was also committed to redressing the “enduring impact of the bitter legacy of colonialism and apartheid on the consciousness of his people.”
“One of his most passionate causes was that of colonial reparations, and that the former colonisers should publicly acknowledge their role in the brutalisation and dispossession inflicted not just on AmaXhosa but on all national groups in South Africa.”
The President added that the king hated tribalism and racism and was an ardent advocate of African unity.
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