Nomvula Mokonyanes husband is reported to have been taken ill in March.
He succumbed to what they termed as an extended illness in a hospital in Johannesburg.
Thursday morning was a gray day for the family of the minister of Environmental Affairs, Nomvula Mokonyane.
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This is after Serge Mokonyane; her husband was pronounced dead.
Serge died in a hospital in Johannesburg.
He had been feeling unwell since March and visited the hospital.
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The family of the deceased, through their spokesperson, came out to confirm that they had been bereaved.
They also requested the public to keep calm and accord them the privacy they deserve to make the preparations.
They also promised to keep the public in the loop on the burial preparations.
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The incumbent minister of Environmental Affairs; Nomvula Mokonyane has more to life than her political and leadership experience.
She is married and has kids.
The name of Nomvula Mokonyane’s husband is Serge Mokonyane.
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He also founded ZKM Consulting and Project Management.
Kagiso is Nomvulas hometown.
The two met at a rally in 1984.
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After courting for some time, they got married, and Nomvula got expectant.
During the second month ofNomvula’s pregnancy, they got detained.
Nomvula, later on, gave birth in prison.
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Serge saw his first baby when he was sixteen months old.
Two years ago, he went on air and surprised his woman on live radio.
He called PowerFM to relay the following message to his wife; I admire your courage.
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You are very courageous and fearless.
We take off our hats to you, and we are very proud of you."
In response, Nomvula was not ashamed of affirming that she too loved her man.
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Her response was, Thank you, my love."
She went ahead to explain how their early political life was and how much Serge had sacrificed for her.
We were out protesting.
Until today, he keeps on lifting me.
I have never been on fed-up leave.
We come a long way.
We have shared trenches, and we have shared the pain, but we are very intimate."
Serge and Nomvula made all these confessions onPowerFMin an interview that was aired live.
The two were blessed with three children.
among these Nomvula Mokonyane children is an elder girl, whom Nomvula is so proud of.
They also have grandchildren.
Nomvula Mokonyane’s grandchildren are also three.
What caused Nomvula Mokonyanes husbands death?
Many people are curious to know what caused the death of Nomvula Mokonyanes husband.
The family of the deceased is still coming to terms with the death of their loved one.
They, therefore, requested some ample time to grieve.
This is after reports on her husband’s death surfaced.
Most of her colleagues have been up to send their condolences and sympathise with her for her loss.
Among them is the president of South Africa.
The late Serge has received accolades, even in his death for his contribution in the anti-apartheid movement.
The deceased is said to have actively participated in the war for liberation for South Africa.
He was referred to as an activist for the anti-apartheid fight.
The ruling party, ANC, has recognised him for his influence in the government.
“The ANC is saddened by the news of the passing on of this activist,” it said.
Serge Mokonyane was a selfless man whose contribution for the current government was significant.
He stood for what was right.
For that, he will be remembered.
His efforts were not in vain.
Even in death, we celebrate him.
Serge Mokonyane was a legend.
The country has faced a significant loss.
She graduated from Meru University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering in 2019.
In 2023, Priscillah finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques.
She has been writing articles on Briefly.co.za since 2019.
Email: pshmueni@gmail.com
