Epainette Mbeki, who has died aged 98, spent her life in the trenches of the struggle for peace, freedom and democracy, said Cyril Ramaphosa.
President Jacob Zuma has requested that Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa replace him at Epainette Mbeki’s funeral and the June 16 celebrations.
Struggle veteran Epainette Mbeki will get a special provincial official funeral – an "honour reserved for distinguished South African citizens".
Condolences poured in for former struggle veteran Epainette Mbeki who died in a hospital in East London on Saturday.
Mark Gevisser looks back on the life of activist and struggle stalwart Epainette Mbeki.
Anti-apartheid activist Epainette Mbeki has died at the age of 98.
ANC stalwart and mother of Thabo Mbeki Epainette Mbeki has pleaded with Nelson Mandela’s family to come to terms with his mortality.
