By Obakeng Maje
Vryburg- A new statue of a struggle stalwart, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati will be unveiled in Vryburg to celebrate the life of a living activist ‘Mama Ruta Mompati’ as she is affectionately known.

Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District came up with this plan in honoring Mompati who is been described as one of the most towering figures in political history.

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“By putting Mama Ruta Segomotsi Mompati statue,we giving her an eternal home in our district. The statue celebrates the incredibly special contribution she made not only in North West, but South Africa at large” one of officials who did not want to be named said.

Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati was very grateful after hearing that her statue is ready to be unveiled.

Mama Ruta who was very emotional while talking to us, said she feels honoured and she said all wouldn’t be possible without her fellow comrades who contributed immensely in fighting for democracy.

“I am humble and highly-appreciates to be honored in this manner, however all wouldn’t be achieved without other struggling stalwarts who fought tirelessly to make sure we are where we are today” Mompati said.

A 89 year-old stalwart also encouraged the youth of today to know their history as it carries historical information.

“I would like to encourage our youth to make sure they know their history and must go to school. Education is the key, and they must remember they are the future of tomorrow” she said.

The statue of ‘Mama Ruta’ is built just in front of Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati’s offices.

Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati Executive Mayor, Elvis Tladinyane was engaged in a meeting the time we go to print.

The statue will be unveiled on Friday to honour the living legend of struggle, Mama Ruta Mompati.
-TDN
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