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In Pictures – Inside Gavin Watson’s Memorial

The memorial service of former Bosasa boss Gavin Watson was held on Friday morning in Johannesburg. His family members and business associates delivered speeches and eulogies.

Gavin Watson Memorial

 

Gavin Watson Memorial

Gavin Watson was killed in a single-car accident outside the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. The 73-year-old CEO of Bosasa, now known as African Global Operations, was alone in the vehicle when it crashed against a bridge pillar.

Gavin Watson Memorial

Minister Nomvula Mokonyane spoke at his memorial service and said if Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo asked her how she knew Watson, she would answer to say she knew Watson as a freedom fighter.

Gavin Watson Memorial

Friends and family gave speeches at the Memorial Service.

Gavin Watson Memorial

Many came out to pay their respects and we commend the loyalty of people like Nomvula Mokonyane.

Gavin Watson Memorial

 

Gavin Watson Memorial

In Other News –

Environmental Affairs Minister Nomvula Mokonyane, has spoken highly of the former Bosasa CEO Gavin Watson. Watson died in a horrific crash on Monday morning at the OR Tambo International Airport.

Minister Nomvula Mokonyane spoke at his memorial service and said if Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo asked her how she knew Watson, she would answer to say she knew Watson as a freedom fighter.

“I will say they must ask Ronnie Watson. These are not the people who had ulterior motives; they gave their all.

“Why did I frequent the Bosasa office? I would say these offices were friendly with the ANC.” red more