However, on Wednesday morning the ANC announced that the last Rivonia Trialist had taken his final breath.
Mbuyiseni Ndlozi shared several tweets about the struggle icon.
He said:
Mmusi Maimane, Panyaza Lesufi and President Cyril Ramaphosa also shared their messages of condolences online.
South Africans, including politicians from different parties, united to pay tribute to the last Rivonia Trialist. Photo: The Andrew Mlangeni Foundation.Source: Facebook
Meanwhile, in honour of the struggle hero,Briefly.co.zatook a look at the life and career of Mlangeni.
We gathered five facts about Mlangeni, who walked among the greats, including late former president Nelson Mandela.
He also served time on Robben Island and was a formative member of South Africa’s democracy.
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