Ramaphosa describes struggle icon Shope’s legacy a cornerstone of the nation’s democratic journey [SOUND]

# President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the funeral of freedom fighter and ANC stalwart Gertrude Shope as both a sad and celebratory moment. Speaking at her service, Ramaphosa honoured her nearly ten-decade-long life as a monumental contribution to South Africa’s democracy. He praised Shope’s role in shaping the Constitution and her leadership within the ANC Women’s League, calling her legacy a cornerstone of the nation’s democratic journey: