Merafhe dies
Thursday, January 08, 2015
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Merafhe
The government spokesperson Dr Jeff Ramsay confirmed the passing away of Merafhe.
“It is with a deep sense of loss that we have been informed that one of our nation’s outstanding statesmen, His Honour the Former Vice President, Lieutenant General Mompati Sebogodi Merafhe, passed away this morning.
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