A man on a mission

By Karabo Ntanzi Bishop Dona Molaolwa knew from grade four, that he wanted to serve the Lord but being a Bishop never crossed his mind. His teacher, Mrs Moss, did not believe him because he was naughty and talkative in class. A true…

Sad farewell to son of the soil

Life will never be the same in Platfontein after the death of a son, a father and a community builder Arnesto Dapaisa. The Traditional Healers Association and the Indigenous Wisdom sector within the Creative and Cultural Industry of South…

Choral maestro laid to rest

By Karabo Ntanzi On Thursday, 16 December 2020, the Motsoari family, choral music fraternal and the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture reeled with shock at the news of the passing on of Mokete Piet Motsoari, affectionately known as…

Catholics lost another shepherd

Abel Gabuza one of six children born in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. He studied towards his Priesthood at St Paul's Minor Seminary and St Peter's Major Seminary in Hammanskraal. His studies were interrupted after the first year when he…

A blow to the arts industry

The Cultural and Creative Industry of South Africa held a memorial service for fellow artists Kgosi “aka” King Obakeng Meruti and Moshe Gabriel Gaotlhaolwe Moeng at Mayibuye Centre. The duo who worked together on various projects died days…

Rev Mark Mareko Makhele

The funeral service for Rev Mark Mareko Makhele was held at the United Congregational Church of South Africa in Tyala Street, Kimberley.  Strict Covid-19 protocols were observed, which saw an overflow of mourners sitting outside the church.…

Ballroom dance legend

Isaac David Matlhako Mofokeng, known as “Bra Ike,” was born on 15 July 1943 in Kimberley at Malay Kamp.  He was the firstborn child to Maria Kelebogile Moamogwe and Daniel Mofokeng, who were blessed with five children.  He started schooling…

Well done loyal servant

The funeral service of Reverend Obakeng Poloko Jackals affectionately known as Bassie, resembled a religious gathering or a music concert. Mittah Sepherephere Convention Center was filled to capacity with mourners from across the globe and…

Son of the Revolution

On 17 January 2020, the Northern Cape Province bid farewell to a son of the revolution at Mittah Sepherepere Convention Centre, Kimberley. It was fitting to honour Gomolemo Archie Lucas with a Provincial Funeral, an honour bestowed to those…