President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his condolences after the death of Limpopo Premier Chupu Mathabatha's wife on Wednesday. Maggie Mathabatha died on Wednesday after a short illness. Mathabatha's death was confirmed by the Limpopo government.

A COMMUNITY-FOCUSED LEADER

In a statement on Thursday, Ramaphosa offered his condolences to the Mathabatha family. "My thoughts and those of the National Executive, as well as the nation are with Premier Mathabatha, his family, and the administration of Limpopo in this moment of loss. "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 said.

IMMENSE CONTRIBUTION

Limpopo government spokesperson Ndavhe Ramakuela said Mathabatha will be remembered in Limpopo for her immense contribution to the socio-economic development of disadvantaged people. "Through the Limpopo First Lady Trust, Maggie managed to mobilise resources which resulted in the successful building of houses to disadvantaged families, distribution of food parcels and wheelchairs," a statement issued by the provincial government read. Details regarding funeral arrangements will be announced as soon as the family has finalised them.