Mahikeng: North West Premier, Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi has on behalf of the North West
Provincial Government expressed sadness at the passing of MmaKgosi Rosemary Mangope
of Bahurutshe Boo-Manyane at Motswedi village in Kgosi Ramotshere Moiloa Local
Municipality.
MmaKgosi Rosemary Mangope is the wife to Kgosi Kwena Mangope, who’s also the leader of
Action-SA in the North West Provincial Legislature.
According to the statement by the family, she passed away at the age of sixty-five after a long
illness.
An academic in her own right with a Master’s degree in Social Science and Post-Graduate
Degree in Rural Development, MmaKgosi Mangope was an astute administrator who left an
indelible mark in the country’s Arts and Culture fraternity as well as youth development.
In relation to the latter, she was the founder of the Mmabana Arts Foundation centred on
giving opportunities to young people in rural and periphery communities to excel in arts and
sports.
A life-long commitment which produced globally recognised stars in music, dramatic
arts and gymnastics among others.
She also served in various capacities, as Chief Director of the Department of Arts and Culture
and Chief Executive Officer of the National Arts Council.
Premier Mokgosi takes this opportunity to send his heartfelt condolences to Kgosi Kwena
Mangope and Boo-Manyane Royal Family during this difficult period of mourning.
ENDS
Issued by Office of the Premier
For enquiries, contact
Sello Tatai
Spokesperson to the Premier
North West Provincial Government
Cell: 064 756 2510 / 082 450 7842
E-mail: SITatai@nwpg.gov.za
Or
Brian Setswambung
Provincial Head of Communication
Office of the Premier
North West Provincial Government
Cell: 076 012 4501
E-mail: BSetswambung@nwpg.gov.za
