Tribute To the Intellectual Pathfinder

Majored in Social Anthropology - Healdtown a significant influence in his life .Not only was Mafeje an influential academic, he was a man of brilliance, intellect and insight. His trials and tribulations were many. For example, Archibald addressed a crowd which was ‘illegally gathered’, and for that reason he was arrested. He did not despair. A force in the fight against injustices and marginalisation. A custodian of African heritage, awareness and identity. A protector of the African identity, of African roots and rights; Mafeje contributed to South Africa and its nationals. An ‘intellectual pathfinder’ who played his role in enhancing the people of Africa’s knowledge and self –worth. That which he bestowed, both on the scholarly and political spheres was no mean feat. He shone in both scholastic and insightful ways. A man of brilliance, intellect and insight. A focused pathfinder. He laid the foundation for future African scholars embarking on a similar path of study. He also raised the benchmark in his field of study. A fountain of knowledge and an author and researcher of repute.A focused pathfinder.