By BAKANG MOKOTO
The heartfelt condolences messages continue to pour in after the death of South African National Civic Association (SANCO) Provincial Organising Secretary, Pasture Maremo.
Maremo was involved in a tragic accident on R556 and R511 road (Rosslyn-Brits intersection) outside Brits on Wednesday around 11pm. The SANCO provincial chairperson, Paul Sebegoe said Maremo, who was driving a Mercedes Benz SUV, collided with a truck.
He said Maremo was reportedly driving from a SANCO Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) meeting that was held in Rustenburg on Wednesday on route home in Damonsville when he was involved in the fatal collision.
“We wish to convey our deepest condolences to the Maremo family, his friends, comrades and communities that he served. We are deeply saddened by the untimely death of Maremo.
“He was a courageous leader of the civic movement as well as revolutionary alliance who served with loyalty and dedication to the very end. Maremo leaves behind a proud legacy of selfless community service as a unifier, true patriot as well as a visionary leader,” said Sebegoe.
He further emphasised that Maremo was steadfast in his conviction to reposition SANCO as the centre of influence that represents the aspirations of communities for a people centered and community driven development. Sebegoe added that Maremo, who was also elected councillor and appointed Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Health at Bojanala Platinum District Municipality, left an indelible mark.
“Maremo, who cut his political teeth through trade union activism in the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA), will be remembered for his principled leadership and unwavering commitment to collectivism. He was neither a populist nor a factional opportunist.
“A fitting tribute to this revolutionary cadre who led the vanguard of our communities with passion as well as integrity would be to unite SANCO, defend the unity of the revolutionary alliance, accelerate service delivery for the benefit of our communities and end the carnage on our public roads,” underscored Sebegoe.
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