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‘I hope in heaven you are still a trailblazer’: Lungile Pepeta laid to rest

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The life of Port Elizabeth paediatric cardiologist Prof Lungile Pepeta was characterised by a passion for the public health sector and a love for his family, speakers at his funeral in Bizana said on Wednesday morning.

“Pepeta was at the forefront of bringing to fruition the university’s vision for establishing a medical school that offers an alternative educational model which could contribute towards the country’s growing need for health-care professionals,” said Muthwa.

“While we looked for fancy hospitals to do our internships, he remained in Mthatha General Hospital to serve his community as an intern,” he said.

 

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