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:
