Ramaphosa saddened by death of Professor Muxe Nkondo, 83

Nkhensani Chauke

President Cyril Ramaphosa said he was saddened at the loss of eminent scholar, academic and heritage expert Muxe Nkondo, who died during the early hours of Sunday at the age of 83.

The news of Nkondo’s passing was confirmed by his family in a statement on Sunday confirming the passing away of one of the country’s most famous cultural academics.

“The Nkondo family is sad to announce the death of Prof Muxe Nkondo, academic, public-policy practitioner and cultural leader, who made a profound difference to many areas of South African life. He was committed to helping communities, the environment, education and above all, the arts,” the statement read.

President Ramaphosa said Nkondo left a life distinguished by his relentless pursuit and generation of knowledge that has made his country, continent and world richer and in the betterment of humanity.

“His ideas and their applications have impacted on lives