Back Epainette Mbeki French Իպանետտ Մբեկի Armenian Epainette Mbeki NB Мбеки, Ипанетт Russian Epainette Mbeki Swahili Epainette Mbeki Zulu
Epainette Mbeki | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nomaka Epainette Moerane 16 February 1916[1] |
| Died | 7 June 2014 (aged 98) |
| Nationality | South African |
| Known for | Anti apartheid and community activism |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Linda Mbeki (daughter; born 1941, died 2003) Thabo Mbeki (son; born 1942) Moeletsi Mbeki (son; born 1945) Jama Mbeki (son; born 1948, died 1982) |
| Relatives | Michael Mosoeu Moerane (brother) |
Nomaka Epainette Mbeki (née Moerane; 16 February 1916 – 7 June 2014), commonly known as "MaMbeki", a stalwart community activist and promoter of women's development, mother of former President of South Africa Thabo Mbeki.[3] and widow of political activist and Rivonia trialist, Dr. Govan Mbeki. She lived in Ngcingwane, a rural hamlet near Dutywa, one of South Africa's poorest municipalities. She was known for her auspicious relatives and, more importantly to her,[4] her endeavours to improve the residents' quality of life. Gillian Rennie, in an award-winning profile, quoted a co-worker as saying, "She is not like other retired people, getting a pension and saying, 'Let me play golf and fish a bit.' The old lady is a humble person."[4]
- ^ Thobeka Zazi Ndabula; Mathatha Tsedu; Epainette Nomaka Mbeki (2008). Epainette Nomaka Mbeki: A Humble Journey on Her Footprints. Zazi's Productions. ISBN 0620398485.
- ^ "MaMbeki a true icon: Commission". South African Broadcasting Corporation. South African Press Association. 7 June 2014. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ^ Ambrose, David (2014). "Death of Epainette Mbeki, mother of former South African President, Thabo Mbeki". Summary of Events in Lesotho. 21 (2): 24–27.
- ^ a b Rennie, Gillian: Raising Thabo (Fair Lady, 2006).