South Africa's first democratic Parliament. Makwetu was unseated as leader in 1996, being accused of bringing the party into disrepute, and retired. Following his expulsion from the PAC in 1997, Makwetu went on to form and lead the Pan Africanist Movement (PAM). Makwetu's son, Mazwi, said his father resorted to land activism in his home town of Cofimvaba in the former Transkei where he had a farm, livestock and several fields. Awards In 2004, Makwetu was awarded the Order of Luthuli in Silver by President Thabo Mbeki for his contribution to the struggle for a non-racial‚ non-sexist‚ just and democratic South Africa. Death and legacy Makwetu died on 1 April 2016 at the age of 88 and was buried on 16 April 2016. Makwetu is survived by his wife Mandisa and two sons. ANC stalwart Ahmed Kathrada is quoted saying about Makwetu. "In the political circles, Makwetu is remembered for his discipline. He was widely respected across the political divide because of his discipline. He was one man I could talk politics to without the fear of being insulted...He came after us in jail (Robben Island) and we were all stunned by his conduct. He always preached unity, which was contrary to what the other PAC guys wanted.” External links Clarence Mlami Makwetu References 1928 births 2016 deaths Pan Africanist Congress of Azania politicians African and Black nationalists Anti-apartheid activists Inmates of Robben Island Members of the National Assembly of South Africa People acquitted of treason South African politicians convicted of crimes South African prisoners and detainees South African revolutionaries Members of the Order of Luthuli