Business Celebs Go On Twitter To Send Their Condolences For The Passing Of Richard Maponya #RIPRichardMaponya. In the early hours of the morning South Africa was hit with the hard news of mall owner and apartheid activist Richard Maponya’s passing away.
In the early hours of the morning South Africa was hit with the hard news of mall owner and apartheid activist Richard Maponya’s passing away. The Maponya mall owner passed away at the age of 99. He inspired a lot of people with his venture into business before he created the Maponya mall.
Celebs went on Twitter to send their messages in regards to the inspirational icon’s passing away. Public speaker and businessman Vusi Thembekwayo says, “It’s the end of an era. Very reminiscent of the day we lost Bab’ Max Maisela. These were the true & original doyens. They wrote their own rule book because they were not allowed to be on the sportsfield.” Musician Cassper Nyovest says, “Pioneer, legend, phenomenon and black excellence. Thank you for leading and inspiring. Never met you but I was touched and influenced. A great life lived.”
Businessman Tebogo Ditshego says, “A giant of Soweto has fallen with the passing of one of Africa’s greatest entrepreneurs, dr Richard Maponya. My fondest memory was when I was a 21-year-old student & he approved on of my business pitches on the spot & said “My son you have great potential.”” Media Owner Romeo Kumalo says, “Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime, And, Departing, leaving behind us footprints on the sands of time- Henry Longfellow. Deep condolences to the Maponya family on the passing of a giant in our lifetime. Rest in Power Ntate Maponya.”
by Alexandra Ramaite
