By BAKANG MOKOTO
31 August 2025- The Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has paid tribute to the Chairperson of the Mental Health Review Board (MHRB) in the West Rand District, the late Dikgang “Uhuru” Moiloa, following his death on 30 August 2025. Nkomo-Ralehoko described Moiloa as a community leader who served until his last breath.
She further said Moiloa was among the newly-appointed chairpersons of MHRB across five districts serving a three-year term from December 2023 to November 2026.
“The passing on of ntate Moiloa is a huge blow given his vast experience on governance. We relied on leaders like him to lead the way in our journey towards enhancing mental health care and advocacy in the province.
“He was someone who’s commitment to serving the people of Gauteng and by extension the whole country saw him continuing to make a meaningful contribution even after retiring from active public office,” said Nkomo-Ralehoko.
She added that Moiloa had previously served in various roles within the Gauteng Provincial Legislature, including as the Deputy Speaker and the Gauteng Provincial Government as the MEC for Human Settlement and Local Government. Nkomo-Ralehoko said he was described by those that served with him in various structures as a devoted revolutionary, a selfless leader and a lifelong servant of the people.
“As a Chairperson of the West Rand District MHRB, Moiloa played an instrumental role to promote and safeguard the rights and justice of individuals with mental illness and intellectual disabilities in accordance with the Mental Health Care Act No 17 of 2002.
“We wish to extend heart-felt condolences to ntate Moiloa’s family, friends and comrades. We share their pain and remain inspired by the legacy of service he leaves behind,”
She said.
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