Korana royalty honour late Ndlambe Links elder for his community work
Eddie Williams left a lasting legacy
Burning mphepho, a pair of kudu horns held aloft and solemn singing marked the start of a procession to the Klipfontein home of the late Eddie Williams on Saturday.
Traditional leaders from the Ndlambe Links Royal House honoured Williams for his role in the Klipfontein community, and the Khoisan community.
Khoisan leadership from across the Eastern Cape were in attendance.
Links Royal House Headwoman Zelda Masimla, whose title is Kaikhoesdanakxoas, said: “He was one of our leaders who fought hard for the Khoisan community to get recognition in the Ndlambe region.
“When Cogta implemented the Act 3 of 2019 application for recognition, elder Williams conducted door to door campaigns and assisted with the membership forms to be completed.
“He went on roadshows as far as Cradock to educate the communities on their culture and tradition.”
Masimla said Williams was a legend who had left a legacy.
“He trained leaders in the community of Harmony Park to continue with the work.
“He also assisted with the building of the new Klipfontein Primary School, as well as the newly built sports stadium in the community.”
Saturday’s procession and the guard of honour that brought his coffin to his home
were to honour the work he had done, Masimla said.
Other senior Korana Nation Links Royal House leaders who came to honour Williams were Paramount Chief Crawford Frazer, Regional Chiefs,
Johannes Opperman from Ndlambe, Wayne Petersen from Kouga and Desire Jack from Makhanda, together with elders and council members from East London, Ndlambe, Gqeberha and Kouga.