South Africa: President Jacob Zuma Declares a Special Official Funeral for Professor Kgositsile

press release

President Jacob Zuma has declared a Special Official Funeral for the late highly respected author and poet, Professor William Keorapetse Kgositsile, a renowned veteran activist and a giant of the liberation struggle who passed away on Wednesday, 3 January 2018.

The Special Official Funeral category is for distinguished persons specifically designated by the President of the Republic.

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