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Renowned artist remembered for legendary contributions to theatre

Renowned artist remembered for legendary contributions to theatre

SOUTH Africa mourns the untimely passing of a true artistic icon, Mbongeni Ngema, whose legacy in the realm of theatre has left an indelible mark on the nation's cultural landscape. Tributes from prominent figures, including President Cyril Ramaphosa and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, have poured in, honouring Ngema's immense contributions to the arts. Mbongeni Ngema, born on August 1, 1955, emerged as a trailblazing playwright, director, and composer whose creative genius propelled South African theatre onto the global stage. His acclaimed works addressed profound social and political issues, earning him accolades and admiration both at home and abroad. Ramaphosa led…
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10 year-old son’s moving tribute to his father – Jermaine Craig

10 year-old son’s moving tribute to his father – Jermaine Craig

AT the heart of the somber gathering at Bryanston Methodist Church in Johannesburg lay a bittersweet symphony of tributes honoring the life and legacy of veteran journalist Jermaine Craig. While family members and a friend took to the pulpit to pay their respects, it was a poignant moment when Jermaine's 10-year-old son, Matthew, stepped forward, his small stature belying the strength of his words. With a resolve that belied his tender age, Matthew stood before the gathered mourners, his voice clear and unwavering. "My dad was more than just a journalist," he began, his words resonating through the hushed sanctuary.…
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Tributes for ANC MP,  who died of COVID-19

Tributes for ANC MP, who died of COVID-19

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER  Jacqueline Mofokeng, the ANC MP who succumbed to COVID-19 complications, 24 hours after her daughter succumbed to the same, has been praised by presiding officers of Parliament and her colleagues in the ANC. Mofokeng, 62, died at home in Centurion, where she had been in quarantine. Her daughter, Thato, 28, passed to COVID-19 at a hospital in Pretoria. Mofokeng was a former member of the Gauteng Legislature. In a joint statement, the Speaker of the National Assembly Thandi Modise and Amos Masondo, the chairperson of the National Council of Provinces described Mofokeng as an MP who served…
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Queen Elizabeth touched by tributes to husband as she marks 95th birthday

Queen Elizabeth touched by tributes to husband as she marks 95th birthday

MICHAEL HOLDEN BRITAIN’S Queen Elizabeth said she had been deeply touched by the tributes paid to her husband Prince Philip, in her first public remarks since his death earlier this month and as she marks her first birthday without him in 73 years. Prince Philip, whom Elizabeth married in 1947, died on April 9 aged 99 and the royals paid their final respects to the family's patriarch at a funeral on Saturday at Windsor Castle. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the queen sat alone during the sombre service for Philip, whom she had previously described as her "strength and stay" during…
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A tribute to Thivhileli Mutobvu

A tribute to Thivhileli Mutobvu

RUDZANI NEMUTUDI HE was the archetypical example of someone you could confidently describe as quiet, cool, calm and collected; with all the adjectives perfectly justified. Like a thief under night-cover, the cruel sting of death has once again caught us off-guard to rob us of one truly committed and deeply inspirational of our leaders. In Thivhileli Mutobvu we have lost a shining beacon of our hope, one whose well-rounded character embodied those finest of elements that we should always remain proud of as a people. Honesty, humility, hard-working ethic, and respect can all be employed to describe Mutobvu without a hint of…
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Tributes for Papa Diop, Senegal football legend, who has died

Tributes for Papa Diop, Senegal football legend, who has died

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER FOOTBALL fans, colleagues and clubs that he played have paid warm tributes to retired Senegalese international football star Papa Bouba Diop who has passed on after a short illness. Diop (42) retired from international football after 63 appearances and is remembered for, among others, his special goal that sunk France 1-0 in their opening World Cup game in 2002. In a special message, football world governing body FIFA, said: “So too did world governing body FIFA, who declared: “FIFA is saddened to learn of the passing of Senegal legend Papa Bouba Diop. Once a World Cup hero,…
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Tributes to Jerry Rawlings, hero of Ghana

Tributes to Jerry Rawlings, hero of Ghana

CHRISTIAN AKORLIE GHANA is today a nation in mourning following the death of its former president, Jerry John Rawlings.  Rawlings, 73, died after a short illness. His death came 25 days before Ghana’s next general elections. As a result all political parties have suspended their campaigns in honour of a man who led the nation for two decades. The president of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo said the country has started a seven day mourning period during which all flags will fly at half mast. "A great tree has fallen, and Ghana is poorer for this loss," Akufo-Addo said. Rawlings, who seized…
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Tributes for Mandela-era liberation stalwart

Tributes for Mandela-era liberation stalwart

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER SOUTH African President Cyril Ramaphosa has led nationwide tributes to John Nkadimeng, the ANC liberation stalwart and veteran trade unionist who has died, aged 95. To honour Nkadimeng, Ramaphosa has declared a special official funeral for him and ordered that the national flag must be flown at half-mast until the evening of August 14.  Nkadimeng was among the 156 Congress activists who were detained during the Defiance Campaign in 1952 and charged with treason in the 1956 Treason Trial. He also went to exile, taking refuge in numerous neighboring countries. Ramaphosa said: “We have lost a remarkable…
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Warm tributes for South Africa’s political hero

Warm tributes for South Africa’s political hero

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER ANTI-APARTHEID struggle stalwart Andrew Mlangeni’s granddaughter has led South Africans in paying warm tributes to the political hero last who has passed on. Granddaughter Thuli Mlangeni paid a warm tribute to her grandfather. “I am in so much pain and heartache... I have lost not only my grandfather but my father and best friend.  Thank you for everything that you have done for me. I am who I am today because of you,” Thuli said. Her personal tribute stood above the political farewells that have poured in since his death was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa.  Mlangeni,…
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