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Minister of Police Fikile Mbalula during a press briefing at the SAPS training acadamy regarding tommorow’s nation wide marches by oposition parties, 11 April 2017, Pretoria. Picture: Jacques Nelles
Condolences have been pouring in for Police Minister Fikile Mbalula and his family following the death of his mother on Wednesday. Mbalula announced on Twitter that his mother, Nomalanga Mbalula, died on Tuesday after an illness.
“Good day to y’all, I would like to inform u of the passing away of my dear mother Nomalanga Mbalula at 87 after a long illness,” he said.
His followers and some celebrities, including DJ Black Coffee, have sent their condolences.
Black Coffee responded with emojis, showing he was praying for the minister, while DJ Franky wrote: “Strength to you and your family. May her soul rest in peace.”
These were some of the messages of condolences sent to Mbalula on social media:
Deepest Condolences Minister Mbalula. ππΎ
— Linda Moeketsi (@LindaMoeketsi) August 23, 2017
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— Black Coffee (@RealBlackCoffee) August 23, 2017
Sorry for your loss Minister. The loss of a mother is one of the hardest to handle of all the losses we ever face in life. Strength to you.
— Kgomotso Moeketsi (@KGMoeketsi) August 23, 2017
Our condolences to you and your family bru. Strength to you at this difficult time.
— shuaib manjra π΅πΈπ¨πΊπͺπ (@ShuaibManjra) August 23, 2017
My condolences to you and your family Mr Mbalula, may you and your family find strength in God during this time of need.
— Lii Mbo (@Lii_ndile) August 23, 2017
My condolences to you and family Minister. May God give you strength during this difficult time. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
— Christina Maledu (@ChristinaMaledu) August 23, 2017
Our Condolences to you and you family Cde Razzmatazz
Mya Gif give you strength, wisdom and courage to overcome the tragedy.
Amandla !— TeeCee πΏπ¦ (@tcpilusa) August 23, 2017
Eternal rest, give unto her oh Lord and let thy perpertual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen ππ
— Kele Mokoena (@kelemokoena) August 23, 2017
Sincere condolences to you and your family. May her dearest soul rest in peace
— Pat Kumalo (@KumaloPatricia) August 23, 2017
@MbalulaFikile Let God be with your family during this period. May her soul rest in perfect peace.
— Dr. Rofhiwa Mulaudzi (@mulaudz) August 23, 2017
We are equally saddened Hon Minister. On behalf of Council; EXCO nd the entire Industry, may you & family receive our heartfelt condolences
— IG: PSiRALive (@PSiRALive) August 23, 2017
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