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IN PICTURES | Funeral of poet and activist Keorapetse Kgositsile

16 January 2018 - 13:51 By Alaister Russell
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A painter works on a portrait of Bra Willie.
A painter works on a portrait of Bra Willie.
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South African poet and political activist Professor Keorapetse Kgositsile was celebrated at the Marks Park Sports grounds in Emmerentia, Johannesburg. Kgositsile died at the 79 on the 3rd January.

Parliamentary Speaker Baleka Mbete cries at the funeral of her former husband.
Parliamentary Speaker Baleka Mbete cries at the funeral of her former husband.
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Baleka Mbete sheds a tear for ex-husband Keorapetse Kgositsile

Speaker of parliament Baleka Mbete on Tuesday bid an emotional farewell to her ex-husband‚ the late poet laureate Professor Keorapetse Kgositsile.
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Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma reads over the program at the funeral service.
Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma reads over the program at the funeral service.
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The Funeral Procession.
The Funeral Procession.
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President declares special official funeral for Keorapetse Kgositsile

President Jacob Zuma has declared a special official funeral for the late political activist and poet Professor William Keorapetse Kgositsile who ...
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Parliament pays tribute to late poet and political activist Keorapetse Kgositsile

President Jacob Zuma and Parliament have joined many South Africans in paying tribute to the late poet and political activist Professor Keorapetse ...
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Sipho Hotstix Mabuse performs a musical item for the late poet.
Sipho Hotstix Mabuse performs a musical item for the late poet.
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Writer actor and performance poet Lebohang Mashile reads out an unpublished poem written by Kgositsile at his funeral.
Writer actor and performance poet Lebohang Mashile reads out an unpublished poem written by Kgositsile at his funeral.
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South African Poet and writer Don Mattera, seated next to Welcome Msomi, share a light hearted moment at the funeral.
South African Poet and writer Don Mattera, seated next to Welcome Msomi, share a light hearted moment at the funeral.
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