In his 30 minute funeral oratory at Fort Hare University in the Eastern Cape, for fallen comrade Makhenkesi Stofile, Sipho Pityana delivered some scathing blows to the leadership of the ANC and President Zuma. We have extracted some in this condensed video: 0:00: Sends warning signal about the great movement getting back to it's former glory. 0:16: Clever Blacks comment 0:43: About the ANC in Crisis 02:39: OR Tambo and his 'questioning cadres' 03:20: Our setbacks are self inflicted, we … [Read more...] about Its Time for a New Leader – YouTube
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Makhenkesi Stofile funeral on Thursday
Preparations for the Special Official Funeral of the former Minister of Sport and Recreation and former Premier of the Eastern Cape Province, the late Reverend Arnold Makhenkesi Stofile, are at an advanced stage. The Inter-Ministerial Committee on State Funerals, chaired by the Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, is leading the planning and execution of the Special Official Funeral with the Eastern Cape Provincial Government. On Monday, the … [Read more...] about Makhenkesi Stofile funeral on Thursday
Official Funeral for Makhenkesi Stofile
President Jacob Zuma has declared a Special Official Funeral for the former Minister of Sport and Recreation, the late Reverend Arnold Makhenkesi Stofile. Stofile passed away on Monday at his home in Alice in the Eastern Cape. The President has instructed that the National Flag fly at half-mast at every station in the country from 18 August until the evening of 25 August 2016, the day of the burial of Reverend Stofile. “The Inter-Ministerial Committee on State Funerals, chaired by the … [Read more...] about Official Funeral for Makhenkesi Stofile
Rugby mourns passing of Makhenkesi Stofile
SA Rugby on Monday said was it was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former struggle rugby stalwart and South African Minster of Sport and Recreation, Makhenkesi Arnold Stofile. He was 71. Makhenkesi Stofile was an accomplished scrumhalf at Newell High School in Port Elizabeth and captained the University of Fort Hare first XV at both scrumhalf and wing in his playing days. In 1969 and 1970 he played for Border in inter-provincial tournaments as a hooker. He also coached junior and … [Read more...] about Rugby mourns passing of Makhenkesi Stofile
Condolences on passing of former EC Premier Makhenkesi Stofile
Dear MyPE It is with sadness that I have learned of the passing of former Eastern Cape Premier and South Africa’s ambassador to Germany, Rev. Makhenkesi Stofile, this morning. On behalf of the Democratic Alliance, I convey our condolences to Rev. Stofile’s family and to the ANC on his passing. We pray that God will provide them with strength during this difficult time. Regards Athol Trollip … [Read more...] about Condolences on passing of former EC Premier Makhenkesi Stofile
