Mourners described the late Gosbert Sikerete Mandema as a gallant and tenacious son of the soil who was willing to do anything for his country.

The former mayor of Rundu was remembered at a state memorial service in Rundu today.

Various speakers spoke about the life and times of the late Gosbert Sikerete Mandema, giving a glimpse into the life of the veteran of the Liberation Struggle.

Family and loved ones described the late Mandema as a family-oriented man who was a unifier, saying his death has left a void.