Epainette Mbeki
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, Dr. Thabo Mbeki. and widow of political activist and Rivonia trialist 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, 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."
Epainette Mbeki SCOB | |
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| Born | Nomaka Epainette Moerane 16 February 1916 Mount Fletcher, Transkei |
| 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) |
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