The death of veteran liberation struggle icon Helao Joseph Shityuwete has left family, friends, and fellow veterans mourning the loss of a historic giant. 

The former People's Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN) commander and Robben Island political prisoner died at his home on Saturday. 

Members of the Ndilimani Cultural Troupe recalled the impact of the late Founding President Sam Nujoma in the formation of the group during the liberation struggle.

The group served as a tool for mobilisation, soldier morale-boosting, and entertainment during the liberation struggle.