Mashinini was born on August 24, 1964, in Duduza as the first-born daughter of Nsizwa and Tlaleng Mashinini.
In 1998, she completed her Primary Diploma of Education at Kathorus College of Education and further studied at Unisa.
In 2001, Mashinini acquired her Certificate in Education.
She was employed as a teacher for 15 years and at the time of her death she was an educator at James Nkosi Primary School in Duduza.
She always showed commitment and was passionate about her students and profession.Mashinini is survived by her two children, Siphosihle Mashinini and Sinethemba Mashinini, her mother Tlaleng and her three sisters Mantombi Mashinini, Lindiwe Bhembe and Sindisiwe Mashinini.
Her funeral service will be held tomorrow (Saturday) at the Duduza Multipurpose Centre from 7am.
The cortège will leave for the Nigel Cemetery at 9.30am.
