Liberation struggle icon Helao Shityuwete was buried at the Pioneerspark Cemetery in Windhoek.

Former Robben Island political prisoner Jerry Ekandjo has described the late Helao Shityuwete as a national hero.

Family and friends of the late freedom fighter, Helao Shityuwete, have reflected on his contribution to Namibia's liberation struggle and the personal memories that defined his life.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibians, especially the youth, to take up the second phase of the national struggle and a responsibility to honour the sacrifices of liberation heroes by contributing to the country's economic development.

Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba joined the family of the late Helao Shityuwete at his home to offer condolences.

The liberation icon and former Robben Island prisoner died aged 92 last Friday.

Following a successful repatriation of remains of two Namibian liberation heroes, who died at the then notorious Robben Island Prison, has inspired South Africa to perform a similar programme.    

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed her condolences to the family of the late Helao Joseph Shityuwete. 

As Namibia mourns the loss of liberation figure Helao Joseph Shityuwete, we take a brief look at his biography.

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. 

When one hears the word hero, names from the Namibian's liberation struggle quickly come to mind.

However, for some Namibians, their heroes are not found in history books or on monuments but at home, in places where sacrifices, love and courage are part of everyday life.