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South African National Defence Force members seen attending Major-General Keith Mokoape’s memorial service in Thaba Tshwane.
The late Major-General Keith Mokoape has been described as a liberation warrior who sacrificed his life and academic career to pursue the anti-apartheid struggle.
The decorated veteran died last weekend.
He was the former intelligence chief of the then-banned African National Congress (ANC) armed wing uMkhonto weSizwe.
In 2018, Major-General Mokoape was conferred with the Order of Luthuli in silver for his selfless service during the liberation struggle.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says Major-General Mokoape died at a time when the ANC was tapping into the wisdom of struggle veterans for its renewal efforts.
“I’m sure General Mokoape will be very pleased to see the ANC not dying. What we need to do is to renew the ANC to continue to serve our people as a tribute.”
The SA National Defence Force held a memorial service in Thaba Tshwane for the late Major General on Tuesday.
READ || On 22 January 2025, SA National Defence Force held a memorial service in Thaba Tshwane for the late Major General (Retired) Matila Mokoape, who met his demise on 16 January 2025.https://t.co/YfoYGIXPX8#SANDF#SAArmy#RIPSASoldier pic.twitter.com/5n1EFV0nzp
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VIDEO | Major General Keith Mokoape became Deputy Chief of Intelligence in 1988:
