Touching tribute to ANC stalwart Wayne Jordaan
The public funeral service for Mossel Bay Ward 9 ANC chairman Wayne Jordaan (56) took place on Saturday, 17 September, at the St Blaize Catholic Church in Sampson Street, Extension 23.
Jordaan passed away on Tuesday, 13 September, of suspected heart failure.
A number of those present at the funeral wore the yellow, green and black colours of the ANC. Especially poignant was the handing over of an ANC flag to Jordaan's sister, Shjanneil Busch, to drape over the coffin.
Jordaan was respected as an ANC stalwart who assisted people and communities with land claims. He was a well-read intellectual and a pillar of the community, who encouraged the younger generation to read and to play chess. He gave children maths lessons - often at no cost.
Outside the St Blaize Church, Mkhonto we Sizwe members in camouflage helped to regulate traffic and guide the motorcade.
Just before the public service, a private, home family service was held for Jordaan. Pastor Leon Prinsloo, of the AGS Greenhaven church in Great Brak, gave the message.
Inside the St Blaize Church, the flower arrangements were green and yellow, together with black decorations, representing the ANC colours. There were large vases of long-stemmed yellow roses for loved ones to lay on the coffin.
Father Larry Kaufman (Roman Catholic) and Father Robin du Plessis (Anglican) officiated at the public funeral. Pastor Duncan Jordaan (AGS church, Melkhoutfontein) gave a vote of thanks.