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Bra  Willie  was  our  country’s first and only national poet  laureate. He will be remembered for his humility, his disarming smile and a life dedicated to others. He was and will remain a role model; an inspiration to many younger poets and writers, not only in South  Africa but in
ternationally.  His  life  was  dedicated  to  others with no thought of self- interest; a true revolutionary.

He was an original signatory to the  document  “For  the  Sake  of  our  Future”  and  an  active  participant  in  the  work  of the stalwarts. Please  find  below  the  memorial  and  funeral  arrangements  for  Comrade  Bra  Willie.

These are in date order: Wednesday 10th   January, 17h30 - A   memorial   at   Houghton   Primary   School organised  by
the  ANC  Houghton  Branch.  The late  Bra  Willie  was  a  member of  this Branch.

Daily 18h00 to 19h00 - Tributes to Comrade Bra Willie’s life at the open square next to 16 North Ave, Mediterranean Heights, Killarney.

Thursday,  11th January  2018  12h00  to  16h00 - the  Official  State  Memorial  at  the Johannesburg City Hall.

Friday  12th January  2018  12h00 – A  memorial  service  organised  by  the  Artistic Community at the Market Theatre.

Tuesday 16th January 2018, 9h00 – The Funeral is at Marks Park. This is a State Funeral Category One (1). http://www.thepresidency.gov.za/download/file/fid/1031

The burial will take place at the Heroes Acre, West Park Cemetery.

Issued by ANC Stalwarts and Vetarans