Hommage au Dr Matjoa, figure de la lutte, lors de ses funérailles à Bloemfontein

Le Dr Pule Elias Matjoa, dernier membre survivant des "12 Disciples" de Nelson Mandela, a été inhumé à Bloemfontein le 9 mai après son décès survenu le 1er mai à l'âge de 88 ans. Les hommages ont souligné son rôle de combattant au sein d'uMkhonto we Sizwe et de pionnier de la médecine dentaire dans l'État libre.

Le Dr Matjoa est décédé à Bloemfontein à l'âge de 88 ans. Il avait servi comme combattant dans uMkhonto we Sizwe et avait participé à la surveillance des côtes cubaines pendant son exil.

Le président de l'ANC pour l'État libre, Mxolisi Dukwana, s'est adressé aux personnes en deuil lors des funérailles. Il a exhorté les dirigeants politiques à honorer la mémoire de Matjoa en privilégiant un leadership éthique, rappelant comment le défunt avait rejoint la lutte armée après avoir été mobilisé par Nelson Mandela.

Son voisin, le Dr Nepo Masithela, a décrit Matjoa comme un frère bienveillant, offrant son empathie dans les moments de tristesse. Son ancien collègue, le Dr Teboho Makenete, a attribué à la diplomatie de Matjoa l'introduction des premiers services d'orthodontie à l'hôpital Pelonomi et la mise en place de programmes de formation spécialisée pour les dentistes de la province.

La Ligue des anciens combattants de l'ANC a salué en lui un symbole de service discret et a appelé à l'unité nationale en cette période critique.

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