Anti-Apartheid Icon, Andrew Mlangeni, Is Dead

Anti Apartheid legend, Andrew Mlangeni, who stood trial alongside Nelson Mandela in the 1963-64 Rivonia Trial, has died at the prime age of 95.

Naija News learnt that the South African president, Ramaphosa announced the departure of the last surviving Rivonia trialist.

The ANC stalwart was admitted to 1 Military Hospital in Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria, on Tuesday following an abdominal complaint.

Until recently, we were able to sit at Bab’ Mlangeni’s feet and draw on his wealth of wisdom and his unfailing commitment – even at his very advanced age – to a better life for all South Africans.

Ramaphosa said: “The passing of Andrew Mekete Mlangeni signifies the end of a generational history and places our future squarely in our hands.

“Until recently, we were able to sit at Bab’ Mlangeni’s feet and draw on his wealth of wisdom and his unfailing commitment – even at his very advanced age – to a better life for all South Africans.

Here are the series of tweets by ramaposa

The passing of Andrew Mekete Mlangeni signifies the end of a generational history and places our future squarely in our hands. Until recently, we were able to sit at Bab’ Mlangeni’s feet and draw on his wealth of wisdom and his unfailing commitment to a better life for all. pic.twitter.com/dZkFLPzh9f

— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) July 22, 2020

My thoughts are with the Mlangeni family and with all who have had the blessing of meeting & being touched by Bab’ Mlangeni’s passion for achieving a better society, his passion for a life that is well-rounded, adventurous, healthy & embracing of people from all walks of life.

— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) July 22, 2020

He was a champion and exemplar of the values we need to build a South Africa that provides dignity and opportunity for all and which takes its rightful place in the global community of nations.

— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) July 22, 2020