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The 62-year-old wrestling veteran who was also a physician to the late former President Nelson Mandela died last week in a Johannesburg hospital of a suspected heart attack.
Vejay Ramlakan, former surgeon general of the South African National Defense Force. Image: YouTube Screenshot
JOHANNESBURG – Mourners who paid tribute to former South African National Defense Force (SANDF) surgeon general and MK Vejay Ramlakan say he dedicated his life to serving the people.
The 62-year-old wrestling veteran who was also a physician to the late former President Nelson Mandela died last week in a Johannesburg hospital of a suspected heart attack.
Ramlakan was honored for his contributions as an anti-apartheid activist and as a doctor, and was awarded a full military honors funeral yesterday at Durban City Hall.
Among those who paid tribute to him were Health Minister Zweli Mkhize, African National Congress stalwart Mac Maharaj and Defense Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.
Mapisa-Nqakula described Ramlakan as a humble servant of the people and a brave soldier.
“He was not just a soldier, but a man who was a doctor, whose medical experience exposed him to the health needs, not just of our troops, but of ordinary citizens. He contributed greatly to the policies, health strategies and structures of the South African National Defense Force through the South African Military Health Services. “
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