Picture: The newly-elected regional treasurer in Ngaka Modiri Molema region, the late Dikago Pule/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) in the North West said it is concerned about the demise of future leaders. This comes after the passing of the ANCYL regional treasurer in Ngaka Modiri Molema region, Dikago Pule, who died on Sunday morning in a fatal car accident near Zeerust.
SANCO provincial coordinator, Mogomotsi Mosheshe said they are deeply concerned about the untimely passing of young and aspiring leaders, who hold the potential to drive the struggle for economic freedom and a better life for all under the banner of the African National Congress (ANC) alliance structures.
Mosheshe further said Pule was a vibrant leader of the ANC Youth League (ANCYL). He added that the organisation regretted not only his loss but also the loss of all young comrades, who have recently passed away.
“It is truly tragic and worrying to witness the untimely departure of young individuals who were expected to become the leaders of tomorrow. These young comrades harboured ambitious dreams of taking up the batten within the ANC alliance structures to continue with the struggle to address pressing issues such as poverty, and inequality, and ensure quality education for all.
“Their passion and determination were inspiring, and their absence leaves us with regrets and wondering what more they would have achieved in politics and in the pursuit of a better South Africa,” said Mosheshe.
He said Pule’s involvement in politics can be traced back to his days in the South African Students Congress (SASCO) and later, as a vocal cadre in the ANCYL. Mosheshe said Pule was a promising future leader for his communities and the country.
“His dedication to serving the interests of students was evident during his time as the president of the Student Representative Council (SRC) at the North West University (Mahikeng campus). We remember him for his unwavering commitment to the #FeesMustFall campaign.
“He played a crucial role as one of the students from NWU, who marched to the Union Building to present a memorandum to the president, urging him to pardon the students implicated in the #FeesMustFall activities,” he said.
Mosheshe said Pule’s dedication and contributions to the ANC alliance structures’ course for a better life for all, will not be forgotten. In light of these unfortunate incidents, Mosheshe urges all young people, not just within the ANC alliance, but also across the nation, to exercise extra caution in their endeavours and particularly when using public roads.
A few months ago, Pule survived another accident, where his car overturned.
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