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AS IT HAPPENED: Zuma slammed, Gordhan praised at Kathrada funeral

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29 Mar 2017

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Prayers finished. Flowers now being placed on the grave.

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The grave is now being filled with sand.

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Mbeki and Ramposha throwing the first bit of sand into the grave.

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Kathrada being laid to rest according to Muslim burial rights.

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Kathrada's body is removed from the coffin and lowered into the grave.

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Janazah salaah finished. The body is now being carried to the grave site.

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Procession making its way to Ahmed Kathrada's final resting place.

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The tributes have concluded. There will now be a Janazah Salaah and then the hearse will be taken to the burial site.

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Deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa hands over ANC flag to Barbra Hogan.

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Balton says it was Kathrada's wish to accompany Malema to Robben Island but it never happened. Julius Malema urged to go to Robben Island to pay his respects to the greats.

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Pravin holding back tears.

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Mr. Balton expresses support for Mr. Gordhan saying Uncle Kathy was going to accompany him to court.

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Balton asks Pravin Gordhan to stand up. Standing ovation.

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Executive Director of the AKF expresses gratitude to all involved in organising and volunteering support for the event.

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Balton says the entire funeral was organised by the foundation and that no invitation was issued out to anyone specific.

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"I don't think he told you that but I am telling you now" Balton says to Hogan. "We'll be there with you," he says.

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Bolton acknowledges messages from Palestine, Algeria, France, India, Germany, Australia, Swaziland, BDS, Desmond Tutu.

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"The ANC constitution says we must unite all of South Africa not just the ANC" - Hanekom

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Hanekom "Comrade Kgalema you are respected by the rank and file of our country"

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'Phansi Zuma Phansi' is said in the crowd, some repeat 'Phansi!'

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Standing ovation as Mothlanthe quotes Kathrada asking Zuma to step down.

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Motlanthe says he has decided to break the tradition of keeping quiet on ANC troubles.

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Motlanthe now referencing Kathrada's letter to Jacob Zuma.

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"He was deeply disturbed by the current failure of post apartheid politics" - Kgalema

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Motlanthe says what Uncle Kathy and his organisation (ANC) have done has forever bettered humanity

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Motlanthe says Ahmed Kathrada "saved us from the darkness of our hearts"

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"There is a loftier ambition than merely to stand high, but to stoop down and lift mankind a little higher" - Kgalema

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Motlanthe: The anti-apartheid struggle redefined the very notion of being human.

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"Today we close his eyes permanently, during his life he opened ours forever" - Kgalema

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'On a day like this we should not mince words' says Motlanthe.

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Former state president Kgalema Motlanthe is to deliver the Eulogy.

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"You can only do that when you love freedom for others more than you love freedom for yourself" - Blade

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Mantashe: When people demand from us high levels of discipline and integrity, it is not a choice. It is a requirement.

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"I want to appeal to all veterans to that they have responsibility of guiding us, not an option, its a responsibility"

"Let's meet tomorrow," someone shouts from the crowd after Mantashe says this .

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