“My father, my brother, my mentor, my everything”
Monday, April 29, 2024 | 400 Views |
Departed: Michael ‘MK’ Dingake passed away recently at the age of 96 FILE PIC
Today we are gathered here to bid farewell to a Legend. A Freedom fighter, whose mere name tormented and haunted all oppressive regimes. A baobab tree that gave us shade has fallen. My brother is no more! May he live forever! My last interaction (by way of a text message) with him was on the February 26, 2024, following his 96th birthday celebrations hosted by the ANC Veterans in Johannesburg. He wrote:
“Dear Junior,
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