Business community mourns death of Peter Matlare
The business community is mourning the death of Absa deputy CEO Peter Matlare.
Matlare sucumbed to Covd-19 complications on Sunday evening at the age of 61.
Matlare served in many senior positions over the years, including as CEO of the SABC, Vodacom and Tiger Brands.
Tributes for the businessman have since started pouring in.
Businessman Anant Singh has expressed sadness at Matlare’s passing.
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"Having first met him during the privatization process of state-owned radio stations in 1996, he went on to become one of the pioneering executives in the media industry," Singh said.
He described Matlare as friendly and smart.
"We had the privilege of working with him when he was the CEO of Primedia Broadcasting and the SABC.
"He was one of the finest corporate executives South Africa has produced and was deeply committed to transformation.
"We send sincere condolences to his wife, Nomvula and his children. May his soul rest in peace."
“We are saddened to learn of former Tiger Brands CEO Peter Matlare’s passing. On behalf of all Tigers, we extend our deepest sympathies to Peter's wife and two daughters and those he worked with at @Absa, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Mary- Jane Morifi.
— Tiger Brands (@TigerBrands) March 8, 2021
Hamba kakuhle Peter. pic.twitter.com/uxBnc4iU3f
South Africa mourns the loss of Absa Group deputy CEO ##PeterMatlare from Covid-19 complications . Matlare also held leadership positions at the SABC ,Primedia and Tiger Brands - a huge loss to the business community . #ChampionSouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/Y8fYBql9tQ
— ChampionSouthAfrica (@ChampionSAfrica) March 7, 2021
Shocked and saddened by the news of the passing of Peter Matlare. #Covid19 has robbed us of another professional in his prime. Heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues. May his soul #RIP #RIPPeterMatlare pic.twitter.com/POW7JRIKPr
— Prof Thuli Madonsela (@ThuliMadonsela3) March 7, 2021
