Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has sent his condolences on the passing of Nozolile Mtirara.
Mtirara, 94, was the widow of former President Nelson Mandela's late cousin, Chief Justice Zwelivumile Mtirara, who played a significant role in Madiba’s early years.
Zwelivumile Mtirara was the son of Chief Jongintaba Mtirara, the regent king of AbaThembu, who raised Mandela as a son at Mqhekezweni Great Place in Mthatha, in the Eastern Cape.
Madiba was taken in by the regent-king to Mqhekezweni, following the passing of his father, Chief Mphakanyiswa Mandela.
"South Africa has lost another key and highly regarded member of Madiba's generation.
“On behalf of government and all South Africans, we convey our deepest condolences to Makhulu Mtirara's family, relatives and the AbaThembu people at large. May her soul rest in eternal peace,” said President Zuma. – SAnews.gov.za
