Carl Niehaus, former spokesperson for the MKMVA, confirmed that Maphatsoe passed away on Tuesday, 31 August.

Presiding officers inParliamenthave also shared their emotions about Maphatsoe’s death.

She went on to say that Parliament sent their condolences.

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A report byHeraldLIVErevealed that stated that Niehaus spoke about Maphatsoe with the utmost respect.

Niehaus stated that Maphatsoe’s death left a deep void but also a great legacy.

His brother Joseph Maphatsoe said his death came early on Tuesday afternoon,IOLreported.

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The mayor had been given a positive diagnosis in late June.

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