Condolences pour in following businessman Richard Maponya’s passing
The family said funeral arrangements will be announced in due course an requested some privacy during this time of grieving.
Many took to social media to post their condolences after the news of business icon, Richard Maponya’s passing broke this morning.
Maponya suffered a short illness. The family said funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.
Here some of the condolences:
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 sports field.
Lala kahle Ndlovu. #RIPRichardMaponya pic.twitter.com/KaJkPySDo5
— VT (@VusiThembekwayo) January 6, 2020
Rest In Peace Ntate Richard Maponya. The Ancestor of all black hustlers & kasiepreneurs#RIPRichardMaponya pic.twitter.com/wyf1e2Q7HD
— Bra Hloni (@BraHlonisky) January 6, 2020
A beacon for black business, an inspiration, a fighter, a hero, proving that entrepreneurship changes lives & strives in the darkest of times. Lala Ngoxolo Qhawe. #RIPRichardMaponya pic.twitter.com/yM3imF77FM
— Velokuhle Ngubane (@TheNduna) January 6, 2020
He asked me what a selfie was, and he was like “ooh should I smile? is that good enough?” Meeting this legend was one of thee greatest moments of my life. Robala ka Kgotso, inspiration defined #RIPRichardMaponya pic.twitter.com/BYBwUkFGfZ
— Khumo Segaole (@khumos) January 6, 2020
At the age of 99 he was still working hard and actively involved in his businesses, wow…. …
Let's learn from this man. Most black people are worried about their retirement while this man was constantly worried about leaving a lasting legacy #RIPRichardMaponya pic.twitter.com/NSoBlcEt4I
— Meshack Mathe Bevhula (@MeshackBevhula) January 6, 2020
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