Freedom fighter Dr Tshenuwani Simon Farisani has passed away

ANC stalwart and freedom fighter Dr. Tshenuwani Simon Farisani [77] passed away peacefully early on Thursday morning after a prolonged illness.

Dr. Farisani served as an ANC Member of Parliament, MEC and as Speaker of the Limpopo Provincial Legislature.

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Beyond politics, Dr Farisani was a deeply spiritual leader who served as Dean in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of South Africa. His fearless stance against apartheid injustices, even under severe persecution and detention, continues to inspire generations of leaders and faith communities.

In 2022, he established the Tshenuwani Farisani Foundation to uphold the values that guided his life and to continue the struggle for justice, equality, and the empowerment of the oppressed.

Dr Farisani is survived by his wife, Mudzunga, his daughters, Nzumbululo and Ndamulelo, his son Zwovhonala, and extended family.

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Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba has conveyed her condolences following the news that Dr Tshenuwani Farisani has passed away.

“We are deeply pained by the loss of a towering figure Dr Tshenuwani Farisani,” said Premier Dr Ramathuba.

“He was more than just a political leader, he was a moral compass, a man of faith whose courage helped shape the democratic landscape of our country, a father to many of us.”

“He raised us to be the leaders we are today, always on the side of the poor, marginalised and the downtrodden. We know him as the man who continued to advocate for justice to be served for the victims of the VBS saga until his last days. Limpopo is mourning a son who gave his all for our people. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Farisani family, the church and all those who had the privilege to walk this journey with him.”