The North West Department of Health MEC, Dr Magome Masike has learnt with shock of the death of former MEC for Health in the province Mme Onewang Rebecca Kasienyane. She passed on over the weekend at Mafikeng Provincial Hospital where she was admitted. She died of a lung cancer complication which has been troubling her for some time.
“We are saddened by the loss of this humbled human being who was my predecessor in the North West Department of Health and a fellow comrade in the African National Congress. She laid the ground for the good work that we continue to do to improve the health of our people,” said MEC Dr Magome Masike.
We share the loss that is deeply felt by the family and hope that they will find solace in knowing that God is with them in these trying times and we wish for her soul to rest in peace.
