Ramaphosa hails Ma Shope as a freedom fighter for SA democracy [SOUND]

# President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to Ma Gertrude Shope, who passed away at 99. She is remembered as an educator, trade unionist, president of the ANC Women’s League, and Rivonia Trial co-conspirator, and spent decades fighting apartheid at home and abroad. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says Ramaphosa has described her as a national hero and honoured her unwavering service to South Africa’s liberation and democracy: