He was big on life and dedicated the last few years to the establishment of the Mzansi Kwaito and House Music.

He was described as a highly skilled and excellent communicator. He was diligent, easy-going, hardworking and passionate about the struggles of the working-class. He was accessible and genuine and was never unnerved by trivial things.

Xaba dedicated his life in defending the interest of workers for better conditions of service and spent his time in defending the gains of workers against a brutal system of exploitation. He was also an activist for social change and had participated in many democratic movements.

He was passionate about media freedom and dedicated towards the growth of the community media sector. Fana was also described as a "fierce believer and fighter for integrity in journalism, the radical advocate for the transformation of the media and creation of space for communities to speak in their own voice. He was a seasoned journalist and interacted closely with many of the current generation of local reporters. As editor of his paper, he provided guidance to dozens of publishers across the country, young and old. He was highly respected for his knowledge and work ethic.

She was a committed and devoted member who carried out her responsibilities with grace and compassion, a Comrade who believed in working together to improve the lives of South Africans.

He brought a lot of laughs, sarcasm, music, verses and a positive energy.

She will be remembered as a great servant of the teaching profession. She raised the Eastern Cape flag, she left her mark in the teaching profession and she will be dearly missed by everyone.

Tozama Mantashe will be remembered for her dedication towards improving the lives of the working class. She was a dynamic gender activist, a cadre who had a deep commitment to the improvement of the conditions of the lives of workers, a working class leader and a champion of rural development and women’s empowerment.

Miss Speelman has always been about creating lasting relationships, especially with her former learners when she boasts about their achievements with so much pride. She loved seeing others excel in life. She played a huge role in a lot of her learner's lives, inspiring them to rise above their circumstances (which they did, as many has emancipated themselves from the shackles of their poverty)🙏She had a unique way of creating and leaving lasting impressions, her passing speaks volumes thereof.