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The Premier of the Northern Cape Province, Ms Sylvia Lucas, expresses her heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Provincial Government and the entire people of the Northern Cape on the passing of anti-apartheid struggle veteran and Rivonia trialist, Ahmed Kathrada affectionately known as Kathy. The Province joins the rest of the country in mourning the passing on of a humble and courageous freedom fighter. Our thoughts are with Barbara Hogan and the entire Kathrada family today as they mourn the loss of their loved one who meant a great deal to his family and the nation. We therefore also express our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the entire South African Nation. His death has indeed robbed this country of a freedom fighter of note.

Comrade Kathy championed the ideal of a united, non-racial, non-sexist, democratic and prosperous South Africa where all the people can live together in harmony. He has also put us on an irreversible path of reconciliation, nation building and transformation. Today we reflect on the loss of a great patriot that was a key player in the victorious struggle against apartheid.

In honour of the late comrade Kathy, we need to continue to embrace the values of democracy and contribute towards the objectives of building a just and caring society. To celebrate his life, we need to stay true to his ideals, including his unwavering commitment to justice, equality and a non-racial South Africa. We all have a responsibility to promote freedom and defend our democracy in honour of his and other freedom fighters life-long commitment to these ideals.

Uncle Kathy was a courageous leader, comrade and friend who often took the road less travelled to pursue what he deemed to be right and just.  How befitting that his passing should come during Human Rights month.

May the Almighty grant him Junatul Fihrdous and may the family find sabr (peace). Your loss is a loss to the nation.

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The Premier, Dr. Zamani Saul joined the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and the Deputy Minister Ms. Samantha Graeme-Mar¨ at the official handover of operating responsibility to National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute (NRWDI).

NRWDI took over the responsibility to operate and manage Vaalputs Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility from Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa (NECSA). This follows the granting of the Nuclear Installation Licence (NIL-43) by the National Nuclear Regulator. This marks a major milestone for safe domestic radioactive waste management.

Vaalputs Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility,located in the Northern Cape is the only radioactive waste disposal facility on the Continent. It is responsible to dispose of low  to Middle level waste with one of its clients being Eskom. 

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The Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, has learnt with great sadness of the passing on of Mr Jacobus van Wyk, fondly known as Oom Boeboe. Premier Saul came to know Oom Boeboe as a great leader and community activist, who always had the interest of the most vulnerable at heart.

The late Mr Boeboe van Wyk hails from Steinkopf in the Namakwaland and started his career as an educator in Pofadder in the 1970’s. He was previously a member of the Provincial Executive Committee of the African National Congress (ANC) and served the ANC in various capacities.

His political career saw him occupying positions in the National Assembly as a Member of Parliament, Member of the Provincial Legislature, and MEC in the portfolios of Safety and Liaison, Housing and Local Government and Health. As a Member of the Provincial Legislature he was also the Chief Whip of the Majority Party and Speaker and later on he became the Mayor of the Nama Khoi Municipality in Springbok.

Mr Boeboe van Wyk had a great passion for the wellbeing and development of people and their communities. His love for reading spurred him on to write five books detailing history and community stories. He was an ardent supporter and lover of rugby and spoke with passion of the National team and the beautiful game.

The people of the Northern Cape benefitted greatly from his leadership and servanthood. He leaves behind a rich legacy of love for the people of this Province and their growth.

At this hour of great loss, our thoughts are with his wife, Romina, children and grandchildren, family and friends and all those who have been touched by his life.

Dr Zamani Saul, on behalf of the Provincial Government and the people of the Province expresses his sincerest condolences to the van Wyk family, friends, comrades and broader community on the passing of Mr Boeboe van Wyk. May the soul of this remarkable man; who attributed his life to the vision of building a prosperous society, rest in peace.

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Certain sections within the Office of the Premier will be closed following a Covid-19 positive test on one of the officials. Colleagues that were in close contact with the official will self-quarantine for ten days to ensure that further infection is contained. The affected offices will be decontaminated.  

Premier Saul herewith reminds citizens of the seriousness of the virus and appeals to all to follow all health and hygiene protocols. Citizens must continue to play their part in observing the protocols of washing hands regularly, wearing a mask and practicing social distance. The Premier also made a call on the community not to stigmatise people who are infected with Covid-19 but instead to support them.

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