Phokeng, 21 July 2021: It was with great sadness that the Royal Bafokeng Nation learned of the passing on Tuesday, 20 July 2021 of Mr Eric Nkele (54), Secretary of Council for the Royal Bafokeng Administration (RBA) from COVID-19 related complications.

Mr Bashi Makgale, Chief of Operations in the Office of Kgosi, commented: “Eric was a very reliable, committed and dedicated individual who went beyond the call of duty. He modernised Council procedures and operations by ensuring that operational protocols were drafted and implemented.

“He was well known within the Royal Bafokeng Nation and beyond for his interest in and support of football. He was District Secretary of the Bafokeng District Football Association and was a member of the North West Central Executive Committee of the South Africa Football Association (SAFA).

“His contributions professionally and socially were always much appreciated, and he will be sorely missed.”

Mr Nkele obtained a Diploma in Education from Taung College of Education and several qualifications subsequently. Prior to joining the RBA, he worked in the education, mining and retail sectors.

He is survived by his wife, five children, father and five siblings.

Funeral arrangements, curtailed in terms of the requirements to the current Level 4 COVID-19 lockdown, are being finalised.

For more information, please contact:

Office of Kgosi:
Rre Bashi L Makgale
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ABOUT THE ROYAL BAFOKENG NATION:

The Royal Bafokeng Nation is a traditionally governed community of about 150 000 people living in 29 villages and owning 1400 km2 of land in the North West Province of South Africa. It strives to be socially, economically and environmentally sustainable, and remains true to its African heritage and traditions. The RBN’s vision is to be a relevant and innovative traditional African community in a changing world.

Our plan is to contribute to a Nation of healthy individuals who live in dignity, are proud of their identity and traditional heritage, and exercise stewardship of their resources. This is achieved through investment in the skills, community welfare initiatives and infrastructure required to grow and diversify the Nation’s economy and create inter-generational wealth.

For more information, please visit: http://www.bafokeng.com/

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