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Funeral service of Wilton Mkwayi takes place in Eastern Cape

Funeral service of Wilton Mkwayi takes place in Eastern Cape

Date
31 Jul 2004
Updated
22 Aug 2019
Funeral service of Wilton Mkwayi takes place in Eastern Cape

A special official funeral service for Rivonia trialist and MK cadre, Wilton Z. Mkwayi, attended by Acting President Phumzile Mlambo-Ncuka, was held in King William's Town.  He was awarded this honour because of his extra-ordinary credentials and contribution to building a free and democratic South Africa. His cremation in East London on 2 August was attended by Pres.Thabo Mbeki. Sources: Sowetan, Friday 30 July, 2004, p. 2. http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2004/04080608151006.htm http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2004/04080208151006.htm

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South African History Online. (2011, March 16). Funeral service of Wilton Mkwayi takes place in Eastern Cape. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0013577

South African History Online (2011) 'Funeral service of Wilton Mkwayi takes place in Eastern Cape', South African History Online, 16 March. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0013577 (Accessed: 14 September 2026).

South African History Online, Funeral service of Wilton Mkwayi takes place in Eastern Cape [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0013577, (accessed 14 September 2026).

"Funeral service of Wilton Mkwayi takes place in Eastern Cape." South African History Online, 16 Mar. 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0013577. Accessed 14 Sept. 2026.

South African History Online. "Funeral service of Wilton Mkwayi takes place in Eastern Cape." South African History Online. March 16, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0013577.

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