Ramaphosa pays tribute to Moses Kotane ahead of ANC's 114th anniversary celebrations
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Ramaphosa Honors Moses Kotane Ahead of ANC AnniversaryAhead of the ANC's 114th anniversary, Ramaphosa highlighted Kotane's legacy and urged youth to embrace courage and responsibility.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa led a wreath-laying ceremony at Moses Kotane’s gravesite in Pella to commemorate his impact on the anti-apartheid struggle.
- Kotane served as general secretary of the SACP and treasurer of the ANC, joining the Communist Party in 1929 and becoming a key organizer.
- Ramaphosa praised both Moses and Rebecca Kotane for their discipline, humility, and steadfast commitment to South Africa’s liberation.
- While Ramaphosa prepares to deliver a keynote address on the anniversary, other ANC leaders participate in community events across the North West province.
Moses Kotane stands as a reminder that our struggle requires not only courage in confrontation, but responsibility in organisation and consistency in executing the tasks of our struggle.— Cyril Ramaphosa during a wreath-laying ceremony in honor of Moses Kotane.
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