MEDIA STATEMENT

MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCES TO THE MEC OF HOUSING IN LIMPOPO, MAITE NKOANE MASHABANE AFTER THE SUDDEN DEATH OF HER HUSBAND AND SON

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The National Minister of Housing Lindiwe Sisulu learnt with shock late last night of the sudden and untimely death of Norman Mashabane, husband and life time partner of Housing MEC in Limpopo Maite Nkoane Mashabane, and her son Masetle Mashabane in a car accident yesterday.

The Minister Sisulu extends her sympathy and condolences and that of the Department to the MEC and the family during these trying times.

Issued on: 11/10/07

For more information contact Monwabisi Maclean on 082 88 22 962

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