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The City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Councillor Jolidee Matongo on Friday, 13 August 2021, expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of one of the 1976 youth uprising leaders in Soweto, ntate Sechaba Dan “Bra Dan” Montsitsi.
The political stalwart, who was the third President of the Soweto Student Representative Council and a former Robben Island political prisoner, passed away on Thursday from a short illness.
Mayor Matongo described Montsitsi as one of the strongest, but very humble leaders he has ever known.
“Bra Dan will forever be remembered as one of the 1976’s astute young leaders who led the youth revolution during the tough times of apartheid. It was his humbleness that saw him easily succeed in persuading other young people of his generation to join the fight against the apartheid system,” he said.
“He gave of himself selflessly to the liberation struggle and made sure to impart his knowledge to the youth generation that came after him. Losing Bra Dan is a great loss for the people of Johannesburg, especially those of us who were still looking forward to learning more from his leadership wisdom.
“On behalf of the people of Johannesburg, may prayers of comfort and strength be with Bra Dan’s family, friends and comrades during this difficult time, and may Bra Dan’s soul rest in peace,” Mayor Matongo said.
ENDS
Issued by
City of Johannesburg
OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR
For more information
Phindile Chauke
Cel. 072 360 1533
Email. phindileC@joburg.org.za
13/08/2021
