President Jacob Zuma has designated the funeral of liberation struggle veteran and mother of former President Thabo Mbeki, Epainette Nomaka Mbeki, as a special provincial official funeral. Minister in the Presidency and Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on State Funerals, Jeff Radebe, said in a statement that the honour is reserved for distinguished South African citizens who have made a meaningful contribution to the country. "The President and the entire government … [Read more...] about Official provincial funeral for Mother of former President
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East Cape Premier extends condolences to Mbeki family
Eastern Cape Premier Phumulo Masualle has on behalf of people and provincial government extended condolences to the Mbeki family on the passing of Mama Epainette Mbeki. "We, especially extend our condolences to Former President Thabo Mbeki and his brother Moeletsi as well as the entire extended family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and we grieve with them as they mourn the loss of their departed mother, who was not only a mother to them, but also a mother to the nation at … [Read more...] about East Cape Premier extends condolences to Mbeki family
Mayor Benson Fihla on Epainette Mbeki
I would like to bid a sad farewell to Comrade Epainette Mbeki, the mother of Former President Thabo Mbeki and Moeletsi Mbeki. I have learnt of the passing of Mama Epainette Mbeki, with a deep sense of sadness and loss. She was a leader of our liberation struggle whose sacrifices led to the miracle of a new and transforming South Africa that we now enjoy. Mrs Mbeki was a great revolutionary in her own right and well respected when she joined the Communist Party of South Africa in the 1930s. … [Read more...] about Mayor Benson Fihla on Epainette Mbeki
