Kebby Maphatsoe: Citizens and Politicians in SA Send Condolences

• South Africans have shared their condolences online after the passing of MKMVA's former leader Kebby Mapahtsoe
• Maphatsoe, according to politicians, had touched the lives of many and also fought for the liberation of South Africans
• Speaker of the National Assembly Nosisivwe Mapisa-Nqakula was one of many politicians who released a statement sending her condolences to Maphatsoe's family and friends

Members of the public and politicians have shared their messages of condolence to the family and friends of MKMVA's former leader Kebby Maphatsoe. Carl Niehaus, former spokesperson for the MKMVA, confirmed that Maphatsoe passed away on Tuesday, 31 August.

Presiding officers in Parliament have also shared their emotions about Maphatsoe's death. From 2014 to 2019, Maphatsoe served as the MMVA's deputy minister and was a member of the Sports, Arts and Culture Portfolio Committee.

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IOL reported that Speaker of the National Assembly Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula stated that Maphatsoe had spent his time and effort fighting for the people's liberation in South Africa. She went on to say that Parliament sent their condolences.

A report by HeraldLIVE revealed that stated that Niehaus spoke about Maphatsoe with the utmost respect. Niehaus stated that Maphatsoe's death left a deep void but also a great legacy.

Ex-Deputy Defence Minister, MKMVA spearhead Kebby Maphatsoe has died, ANC confirms

Previously, Briefly News reported that the African National Congress (ANC) has confirmed the death of Kebby Maphatsoe, who was the ex-deputy minister of defence and military veterans, and head of the now-disbanded Umkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans' Association (MKMVA).

Maphatsoe served as the deputy minister between 2014 and 2019 and was a member of the ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) until December 2017, according to News24.

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His death was announced on Tuesday, 31 August, by ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe following consultation with his family. His brother Joseph Maphatsoe said his death came early on Tuesday afternoon, IOL reported.

Tributes pour in for Joburg City mayor Geoff Makhubo after Covid19 death

In other news, Briefly News previously reported that tributes poured in from all corners of the country following the death of City of Johannesburg Mayor Geoff Makhubo, who succumbed to Covid-19.

In a statement earlier this month, Joburg City's spokesperson Mlimandlela Ndamase said Makhubo had been hospitalised for Covid-19 complications. The mayor had been given a positive diagnosis in late June.

Makhubo’s office said the 53-year-old had gone into self-quarantine as part of the recovery process before being admitted to hospital last week, as he continued his battle.

Source: Briefly News