Condolences are pouring in from all corners following the passing of EFF leader Julius Malema’s grandmother, Koko Sarah Malema.
Julius Malema on Saturday tweeted a tribute to his grandmother, who passed away on Saturday morning.
“Our pillar of strength has fallen, the great tree that provided cooling shades of comfort, love and stability have been uprooted, forever, from our lives. I love you, my confidant…” Malema said.
The ANC sent a message of condolences to Malema and his family.”The ANC has learnt with sadness about the passing of Koko Sarah Malema, the grandmother to Mr Julius Malema, the leader of the EFF.
The ANC conveys its deepest condolences to the Malema family.”Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during their moment of grief. Koko Sarah Malema’s life must be celebrated. She was a pillar of strength for her family. May the soul of Koko Sarah Malema rest in eternal peace,” said the ANC. President Cyril Ramaphosa has also conveyed his message of support.
“This bereavement is felt more sorely because of the special relationship Mr Malema enjoyed with his grandmother. I too have fond memories of Koko Malema following an opportunity I had to speak to her when she was in the hospital. It is my hope that Mr Malema will draw strength from his beloved grandmother’s values and her presence in his life.”
DA leader Mmusi Maimane said: “To my fellow Brother, Leader of the EFF @ Julius_S_Malema I would like to send my heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of your grandmother. We all know very well how much your grandmother meant to you and as such, I pray with you and wish you strength.
Other politicians and public figures also paid their respects on social media, see below…
The entire EFF Family is deeply hurt by the untimely passing of our mother and grandmother Koko Sarah Malema
Words cannot express the sense of loss we feel.She is us and we are her
She raised an African Giant and the future President of South Africa with her bare hands
Salute!
— Dali Mpofu (@AdvDali_Mpofu) May 4, 2019
To my fellow Brother, Leader of the EFF @Julius_S_Malema I would like to send my heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of your grandmother.
We all know very well how much your grandmother meant to you and as such I pray with you and wish you strength.
— Mmusi Maimane (@MmusiMaimane) May 4, 2019
The ATM would like to send heartfelt condolences to @Julius_S_Malema and his family following the passing of the family's pillar of strength, Koko Sarah Malema. May the good Lord shower you all with strength during these trying times. #RIPKokoSarahMalema pic.twitter.com/T3jw5FrGvS
— African Transformation Movement (@ATMovement_SA) May 4, 2019
Heartfelt condolences @Julius_S_Malema and family on the passing of your beloved grandmother Gogo Sarah Malema. May you find solace in the great love and delightful moments you shared #RIPSarahMalema pic.twitter.com/SfqhELRG89
— Prof Thuli Madonsela (@ThuliMadonsela3) May 4, 2019
The EFF is saddened to learn of the passing of Koko Sarah Malema, the CIC @Julius_S_Malema grandmother, who passed away this morning at her home in Seshego, Polokwane. #RIPKokoSarahMalema pic.twitter.com/4xWwTFd4tH
— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) May 4, 2019
Sincere condolences to the Malema family on the passing of Aunty Sarah – grandmother of @Julius_S_Malema pic.twitter.com/sFenIKv4zo
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) May 4, 2019
Source: News24
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