02 Jul 2024

President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi visited the Mthimkhulu family in Tloaneng yesterday, to pay his last respects following the death of Ms Sekgabo Molefe.

Ms Molefe, 79, and popularly known as Mma Mthimkhulu is mother to Minister of Environment and Tourism, Mr Dumedzweni Mthimkhulu.

She died on June 29 and will be laid to rest in Tloaneng on Saturday.

In his words of encouragement, President Masisi said, “I am here to comfort and encourage you on the loss of your beloved mother. Support one another during this time of difficulty and be encouraged to find comfort in the Lord.”

He informed the family that he would not be able to attend the funeral owing to an official visit he would be undertaking to Namibia, however, he assured that he was with them in spirit.

President Masisi said he grew up knowing Mma Mthimkhulu because she had something in common with his mother, Mma Tshelang. Both women were tailors.

Uncle to the deceased, Mr David Berman said the family was comforted by the President’s visit despite his busy schedule.

“We feel happy that the President has come to see us,” said Mr Berman and explained that Mma Mthimkhulu succumbed to a short illness.

Gabane/Mmankgodi MP and also Minister of Defence and Security, Mr Kagiso Mmusi thanked the President for the visit and said they were encouraged that he understood what they were going through.

Mma Mthimkhulu is survived by seven children, five women and two men. President Masisi was accompanied by Vice President Mr Slumber Tsogwane, Minister for State President, Mr Kabo Morwaeng, Minister of Labour and Home Affairs, Ms Annah Mokgethi, Permanent Secretary to the President, Ms Emma Peloetletse and senior government officials.  Ends