Some of SA celebs paid tribute to the business icon and property developer Ntate Richard Maponya, confirmed dead in the early hours of Monday morning.
Richard’s family confirmed that the 99 years old died after a short illness.
The likes of Cassper Nyovest, Somizi, Oskido and a few others took to social media to pay the icon tribute.
Shocking news to wake up to. What a big loss. Rest in peace Dr Richard Maponya. Thank you for the inspiration. Condolences to the friends, colleagues and family pic.twitter.com/VG38J4tTlw
— #MOFAYANowOnTAKEALOT (@djsbu) January 6, 2020
Pioneer, legend , phenomenon and black excellence. Thank you for leading and inspriing. Never met you but i was touched and influenced. A great life lived. Robala ka kgotso. #RIPRichardMaponya pic.twitter.com/wzJv1uc6uN
— R.M Phoolo (@casspernyovest) January 6, 2020
Saddened by the passing of ntate Richard Maponya. What an incredible legacy he leaves behind. Honored to have met him????
— #justdance (@moflavadj) January 6, 2020