Business pioneer Richard Maponya died aged 99 on Monday morning after a short illness.JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 2 for esteemed business leader Dr Richard Maponya.
Ramaphosa has instructed that the national flag flies at half-mast from Friday until the evening of the burial.Richard Maponya dies aged 99 Widely respected as the doyen of black business, Maponya passed away on Monday, a few days after celebrating his 99th birthday. Soweto business mogul Dr. Richard Maponya has died. He was 99. Maponya passed after a short illness in the early hours of this morning. One of his most recognizable developments was the Maponya Mall. He was also one of the founding members of the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry Nafcoc. Maponya family spokesperson Mandla Sibeko speaks to us.
Maponya family spokesperson Mandla Sibeko said, “He leaves a legacy of black excellence, a legacy of hard work...he was the kind of man that woke up every day. He'd always said that he would work until the last days of his life.”
Never heard of him
I think our government and President he took a good mind of honor Mr Mapoya high class funeral he played a big role in the freedom 👏👏👏👏
I'm a bit empty when it comes to this man's history. So, please someone help me understand by briefly stating what exactly is it that he has done for black people other than having succeeded in becoming a very rich black capitalist?
All of you with negative comments... I suggest you research Dr Maponya's history. You will understand why he is worthy
Unnecessary the guy family can give him state funeral and hiring all those soldiers and army car. Government can even invoice them. If I was his family will reject the nonsense, consider Me Maponya himself will want to waste State resources for his personal gain.
What a fail again 😔
Bull!!!
Well deserved.
Unnecessary..
It is like taking coal to New Castle! What must one have to be given such a funeral?
What's the official funeral for Mamponya has money
As long as The Taxpayers arent paying for it. Maponya had his own money...
MbalulaFikile Why would u want to assist the Rich? There are too many families out there who are in poverty... MYANC niya flopa
Business friend's.
The presidency grants Dr Richard Maponya special category 2 funeral
Is he mad
Waste of more money
MbalulaFikile That’s kak
Good
Really?
Is a state a state funeral an honor? I would not want get one...
matinyarare
He must take it from his pocket the country is already bleeding with the wound
MbalulaFikile Favours for buddies again....
It took three weeks, for him to grant such decision for a funeral of King Singcawu.
Too bad you watch idly as business is demonized daily by: 1.Economic illiterates; 2. Non payment by the state for services rendered; 3. Crime; 4. Solicitation for bribes from state; 5. Excessive regulation; 6. A state that is unable to provide services to paying businesses; 7.etc
How much will it cost?
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