7 April 2009
North West Premier Edna Bomo Molewa and the entire populace of the province
are deeply saddened by the passing away of the Minister of Communications, Dr
Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri in Pretoria last night.
Premier Molewa said that the role played by the late Minister
Matsepe-Casaburri in transforming and shaping the communications landscape in
South Africa by opening the airwaves to previously disadvantaged communities
will never be forgotten by the people of this country.
âShe leaves a legacy for generations to come who will, in decades ahead of
us, continue to enjoy the fruits that democracy has brought to their
communities such as community-based radio stations across the length and
breadth of our country, including the North West Province,â Premier Molewa.
Premier Molewa further urged the people of the North West and South Africa
to go out in drove on 22 April to cast their vote to entrench the democracy
that committed servants of the people like the late Minister Matsepe-Casaburri
fought so hard for.
âLet us, in her memory and those who departed before her, ensure that we
strengthen and deepen the democratic institutions that this government has
brought about continue to exist as to provide a better life for the majority of
our people,â Premier Molewa added.
May her soul rest in peace
Cornelius Tanana Monama
Cell: 082 578 4063
Tel: 018 387 3456
E-mail: cmonama@nwpg.gov.za
Issued by: Office of the Premier, North West Provincial Government
7 April 2009
