By BAKANG MOKOTO
5 January 2026- The North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi has expressed sadness at the passing of the Mma Mmutle Mothandi (104), who passed away on 30 December 2025. Last year, Mokgosi intervened on a pressing need that was identified through the Premier’s Operation Dignity Programme by building a Temporary Residential Unit and a house which had furniture for Mothandi, who was staying with her children and grandchildren.
“The family was further provided with cutlery and tools to start a fast-food business, for self-sustenance. At the time, Mothandi appreciated the intervention and believed it would outlive her and would ensure lasting dignity for her family.
“The Premier’s Operation Dignity Programme commits to ensuring that she gets a funeral service befitting her stature, tenacious character and resilience. The service will be held at Mmamokete Section, outside Zeerust on Saturday,” he said.
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