The wife of Limpopo Premier Stanley Mathabatha has died following a brief illness, according to a provincial government statement. Maggie Mathabatha, aged 61, died early on Wednesday morning.
Maggie served as the patron of Limpopo First Lady Trust since 2013, which provides wheelchairs and food parcels to disadvantaged families and builds houses for them. Mathabatha leaves behind her husband and three children.
“Mma Mathabatha will be remembered by the family, relatives, friends, and the people of Limpopo for her immense contribution towards the socio-economic development of disadvantaged people," said spokesperson for the premier, Willy Mosoma.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to the premier and his family during this difficult time.
President Ramaphosa said that "as a community-focused leader, Maggie Mathabatha dedicated herself to the development and dignity of the people of Limpopo through housing opportunities, food security, and support for people with disabilities.”
“Her involvement with communities was a valued and exemplary complement to the work of government led by the premier and the provincial executive. We join the people of Limpopo in this hour of mourning and in our shared prayer that the soul of Maggie Mathabatha will rest in peace,” Ramaphosa added.
Details regarding the funeral will be provided once the family finalises them.
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