THE late struggle stalwart, Ebrahim Ebrahim has been laid to rest in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
The former diplomat, fondly known as ‘Ebie’ served as the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation between 2009 and 2014.
Ebrahim passed away after fighting a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 84.
The former Robben Island prisoner, who later became the deputy minister of International Relations, served on many structures of the ANC and was a member of the NEC for 26 years.
Ebrahim joined the liberation movement as a youth activist in 1952.
President Cyril Ramaphosa commended Ebrahim – who spent many years on Robben Island with former President Nelson Mandela – for his acts of service towards freedom from Apartheid.
“His bravery, resilience and commitment to peace and security around the world has made our country, our continent and the world a better place. He now deserves to rest in
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