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Parliament’s Presiding Officers, led by Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thandi Modise, and Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Mr Amos Masondo, have extended their heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the family and friends Mr Isaac Maphoto

Mr Maphoto, affectionately known as “Bra Ike” was a struggle veteran of the African National Congress and was one of the pioneer of Umkhonto weSizwe (MK), where he cut his teeth in the armed struggle against apartheid.

A tireless advocate for human rights, freedom and justice, Bra Ike dedicated his life to the emancipation of the people of South Africa. The Presiding Officers said that without the great sacrifices and courageous risks undertaken in pursuit of the liberation struggle by combatants like Bra Ike, a free South Africa founded on democratic values, with boundless opportunities, would not be possible.

Parliaments Presiding Officers said “while this is a period of mourning for the loss of such an outstanding and revered freedom fighter it is also a celebration of his many years of exceptional service to the nation. He was an activist to the end, a reservoir of great wisdom, knowledge, political education and guidance to many activists.  May his family, friends and comrades take solace from knowing that he served the South African society with distinction. May his soul rest in eternal peace and rise in glory."

Issued by Parliament of South Africa