Shock as former Sekhukhune mayor Maleke Mokganyetjie dies; two farewell memorials planned
Former Executive Mayor of Sekhukhune District Municipality, Maleke Mokganyetjie, has passed away. The Sekhukhune District Municipality confirmed that a community memorial service is scheduled for 23 April 2026 at 09:00 in Luckau Village, outside Groblersdal, with a second memorial service to be held in the Council Chambers. She will be laid to rest on Saturday, 25 April 2026, at Luckau Village.
Introduction
Former Sekhukhune District Municipality executive mayor Maleke Mokganyetjie has died. The municipality announced two memorial services, one in Luckau Village and another in the Council Chambers, followed by her burial in Luckau Village. The news was reported by Limpopo Chronicle, with further updates available on their site and linked social posts.
Detailed list
- Former position: Executive Mayor of Sekhukhune District Municipality
- Person: Maleke Mokganyetjie
- Announcement source: Sekhukhune District Municipality
- Memorial service date and time (community): 23 April 2026 at 09:00
- Memorial service location (community): Luckau Village, outside Groblersdal
- Second memorial service: to be held in the Council Chambers (date not specified in the notice)
- Funeral/burial date: 25 April 2026 (Saturday)
- Burial location: Luckau Village
- News source: Limpopo Chronicle
- Live update link to the source: https://x.com/LimChronicle/status/2046645527916241283
- Additional information: More stories available at City of Thohoyandou News category
- Related link to more stories: https://www.cityofthohoyandou.co.za/category/news/
Simple summary of the story
The former Executive Mayor of Sekhukhune District Municipality, Maleke Mokganyetjie, has passed away. The municipality announced a community memorial service to be held on 23 April 2026 at 09:00 in Luckau Village, near Groblersdal, followed by a second memorial service in the Council Chambers. Mokganyetjie will be laid to rest on 25 April 2026 in Luckau Village. The news is reported by Limpopo Chronicle, with sources and social posts providing updates. For more context and related news, readers can visit the Limpopo Chronicle site and the City of Thohoyandou News category.
Frequently asked questions
- Who has died?
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The former Executive Mayor of Sekhukhune District Municipality, Maleke Mokganyetjie.
Executive Mayor of the Sekhukhune District Municipality.
23 April 2026 at 09:00.
Luckau Village, outside Groblersdal.
Saturday, 25 April 2026.
Luckau Village.
Yes, a second memorial service will be held in the Council Chambers (date not specified in the notice).
More on Limpopo Chronicle and related news at City of Thohoyandou News.
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