Farisani suffered for the liberation of the country: Ramokgopa

African National Congress Treasurer-General Dr. Gwen Ramokgopa has described the late anti-apartheid activist, Dean Tshenuwani Farisani as one of many who suffered persecution under the apartheid government.

She was speaking at Farisani’s memorial service at Thohoyandou in Limpopo.

Farisani, who passed away last week, will be buried on Saturday in a Special Provincial Official Funeral.

Today we are in Thohoyandou to celebrate the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Tshenuwani Faruwani.

📍 Thohoyandou (Former Thohoyandou Townhall), Limpopo pic.twitter.com/uT1OwGfEdv

— Dr Gwen M Ramokgopa (@DrGwenR) June 5, 2025

Ramokgopa says Farisani suffered for the liberation of the country.

“The life of Dr. Farisani is a life that shows us that indeed, if a human being is determined to live a Godly life, a life of justice and a life of righteousness. There is nothing that can stop that. Dr. Farisani suffered greatly, he was prepared to lay his life for justice in our country, for freedom and also for human rights for all. He was a true activist for our liberation,” Ramokgopa adds.

This morning we are in Thohoyandou to celebrate the life of Dr Tshenuwani Simon Farisani.
We join his family and friends in remembrance at his memorial service taking place at the Former Thohoyandou Townhall.
May Dr Tshenuwani Simon Farisani’s revolutionary spirit live forever. pic.twitter.com/2WYzfcXN85

— Dr Gwen M Ramokgopa (@DrGwenR) June 5, 2025