Mokonyane thanks residents for Madiba send-off

The life expectancy of people living in Gauteng has improved, premier Nomvula Mokonyane said. File picture: Dumisani Dube

The life expectancy of people living in Gauteng has improved, premier Nomvula Mokonyane said. File picture: Dumisani Dube

Published Dec 18, 2013

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Johannesburg - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has thanked the province's residents for the respect they showed during the mourning period for former president Nelson Mandela.

“We should all emulate Madiba's good traits,” Mokonyane said in a statement on Wednesday.

“We can all aspire to be more like him by serving our local communities and community organisations with integrity and compassion.

“This will ensure that Gauteng and South Africa will be a better place to live in.” - Sapa

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