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Family says the reburial not only brings them closure but marks the end of six decades of search

The reburial of the remains of freedom fighter, Basil February, has been conducted in Cape Town. He died in combat in Zimbabwe in 1967 at the age of 24. His family says after decades of searching for his grave, it has now found closure.

Remembered by the family as a person who was extremely focused. Brutally honest and frank, February has been described as a joyful person who loved engaging in discussions and debates on issues of collective importance. Also known by his operative name Paul Peterson, February was killed as an MK fighter in combat against the apartheid regime.

 

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