Professor Keorapetse Kgosistsile died on January 3. A state organised memorial service was held early on Thursday in his honour.
National Poet Laureate Professor Keorapetse "Bra Willie" Kgositsile will forever be remembered as a revered literary genius, activist and family man.
At his funeral, esteemed guests such as Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, Pallo Jardon, Lebo Mashile and David Makhura all gathered to celebrate Kgositsile's life. Watch.
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