The District 6 Working Committee in Cape Town said it is shocked by the death of its chairperson, Shahied Ajam, on Saturday.
"The 3 500 members of the D6WC mourn his loss even more deeply knowing that he will not see the fruits of his tireless, selfless labour, and his incredible achievement of bringing all three tiers of government together to make restitution a reality for the people of District 6," committee spokesperson Karen Breytenbach said.
"He changed not only the lives of the District Six community members, but has had a profound impact on the city of Cape Town.
"Mr Ajam will always be remembered for his tireless work in pursuit of restitution for thousands of former District 6 residents whom he mobilised and represented with devotion and selflessness."
"However, Mr Ajam's passion and devotion to the District 6 community will endure.
