SA reacts to 'crowded' gathering at Andrew Mlangeni's home
Images of a large gathering of mourners outside the home of the late Andrew Mlangeni have been trending on social media.
Many people have questioned why mourners - including government officials - broke COVID-19 lockdown rules.
Under Level 3 regulations, only 50 people are allowed to attend a funeral.
READ: Struggle icon Andrew Mlangeni dies aged 95
But in Soweto on Tuesday, large crowds gathered outside the home of the last surviving Rivonia trialist, ahead of his funeral Wednesday.
Photos showed people ignoring social distancing rules.
THEM vs US pic.twitter.com/jhcE9puRQV
— Vauldi Carelse (@vauldicarelse) July 28, 2020
We are told that funerals must have a maximum of 50 people, people who are not relatives should refrain from attending funerals, but I'm watching Ntate Andrew Mlangeni's funeral and I see more than 50 people, are we saying the rules don't apply to leadership?#Day124OfLockdown pic.twitter.com/eZoEkktNXJ
— Cde Lucky Manyuma 🇿🇦 (@luckymanyuma) July 28, 2020
Jesu 😲😲 people are still walking around crowded place without a mask at baba Andrew Mlangeni's funeral 🙆🙆 it will only end in tears 🤞 pic.twitter.com/iM9DJ4NC2o
— Muvenda are na Sauce 😋😎 (@lesh_howard) July 29, 2020
The 95-year-old struggle stalwart’s being according a special official funeral.
The ANC's Paul Mashatile described the liberation hero as a selfless leader.
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