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Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro. Picture: AFP

Fidel castro dies

Tshwane council meeting turns into war of words over Fidel Castro

By Barry Bateman

ANC and EFF councillors traded angry words over whose politics was more closely aligned with late former Cuban leader Fidel Castro.

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    Castro to be laid to rest next to Cuban independence hero Marti

    Castro, who survived five decades of US attempts to kill or overthrow him, died on 25 November age 90.

    1997 days ago
  • People line the road to see the convoy carrying the urn with the ashes of Cuban leader Fidel Castro as it drives through Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, on 1 December, 2016 during its four-day journey across the island for the burial in Santiago de Cuba. Picture: AFP.

    Raul Castro vows to defend brother’s legacy in final tribute

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    1997 days ago
  • A woman cries as the urn with the ashes of Cuban leader Fidel Castro is driven through the streets of Havana. Picture: AFP.

    Reunited in death: Fidel Castro's remains rest at Che Guevara mausoleum

    Castro was cremated after he died on Friday aged 90.

    2000 days ago
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    The deputy president has applauded the late Castro’s selfless contribution in bettering the lives of the oppressed in SA.

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  • The urn with the ashes of Cuban leader Fidel Castro leave the Revolution Square in Havana starting a four-day journey across Cuba, November 30, 2016. The "caravan of freedom" will leave from Havana, making symbolic stops along the 950-kilometer trek that will end in the eastern city of Santiago de Cuba over the weekend. Picture: AFP.

    Castro’s ashes in marathon procession to Revolution’s birthplace

    Fidel Castro, who built a Communist state on the doorstep of the United States, died on Friday aged 90.

    2001 days ago
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    2001 days ago
  • FILE: This file photo taken on 12 October 1995 shows Cuban President Fidel Castro saluting journalists. Picture: AFP.

    Leftist allies arrive in Havana to pay tribute to Castro at mass rally

    Fidel Castro, who ceded control to younger brother Raul Castro a decade ago over poor health, died on Friday at the age of 90.

    2002 days ago
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    2002 days ago
  • Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro. Picture: AFP

    SA flags to be flown at half-mast in honour of Fidel Castro

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    2002 days ago
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    'Viva Fidel!': Tens of thousands pay last respects to Cuba's Castro

    Thousands queued in snaking lines to walk past a portrait of a young Fidel Castro.

    2002 days ago
  • Graphic on the life of Fidel Castro, who died on Friday aged 90.

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    2003 days ago
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    The struggle stalwart has lauded the former Cuban leader for his role in supporting the liberation struggle.

    2003 days ago
  • FILE: Fidel Castro (R) and his brother Raul Castro (L) in 1978 in Havana. Picture: AFP.

    Kathrada Foundation: Castro’s passing huge loss to SA & Africa

    The foundation's director Nishaan Bolten says Castro was a champion for African liberation movements.

    2003 days ago
  • This file photo taken on 12 October 1995 shows Cuban President Fidel Castro saluting journalists. Picture: AFP.

    Even dissidents hold back as Castro’s death casts a pall over Cuba

    The Cuban government has declared a nine-day period of mourning and suspended alcohol sales.

    2003 days ago
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    2004 days ago
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    ANC and SACP remember Fidel Castro’s role in SA’s liberation struggle

    Cuba's former president and revolutionary leader is being remembered the world over after news of his death at the age of 90 on Saturday .

    2005 days ago
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