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IN PICTURES: 1994 unveiling of Hani’s tombstone

Among the guests of honour at this occasion were Nelson Mandela, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Tokyo Sexwale, Hani's widow, Limpho Hani, their daughters, Walter and Albertina Sisulu and Jay Naidoo.

April 10, 2018

Lana O'Neill Less than a minute

Winnie Madikizela Mandela and her daughters.

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Today (April 10) marks the 25th anniversary of the murder of Chris Hani in the driveway of his Dawn Park home.

Take a trip down memory lane with images captured by Advertiser journalist Lana O’ Neill at the unveiling of a tombstone for the slain SACP leader at the South Park Cemetery (Thomas Titus Nkobi Memorial Park), in Boksburg, in 1994.

Father Stan Brennan, of the St Francis Care Centre, led the ceremony.

Nelson Mandela behind the podium.

Winnie Madikizela Mandela.

Nelson Mandela and Limpho Hani.

Nelson Mandela and Jay Naidoo embrace.

Nelson Mandela delivering a speech at the unveiling ceremony.

Nelson Mandela.

The Hani family.

Winnie Madikizela Mandela.

Chris Hani’s daughters.

Limpho Hani.

Nelson Mandela.

Chris Hani’s family lay wreaths at the foot of the tombstone.

The media capture the ceremony.

Walter Sisulu arriving at South Park Cemetery. All photos: Lana O’Neill

Father Stan Brennan led the unveiling ceremony.

Supporters turned out in mass.

Tokyo Sexwale delivering a talk at the unveiling ceremony.

Jay Naidoo (left), the founding general secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions from 1985 to 1993, Tokyo Sexwale and his wife, Judy.

Nelson Mandela lays a wreath.

Limpho Hani being comforted by Walter Sisulu.

The tombstone which was unveiled at Hani’s grave in the South Park Cemetery.

Walter and Albertina Sisulu.

Nelson Mandela arrives at the tombstone unveiling ceremony.

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April 10, 2018

Lana O'Neill Less than a minute

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