Carl Niehaus with his mother Magrietha ‘Maxie’ Niehaus (né Arlow)

Carl Niehaus with his mother Magrietha ‘Maxie’ Niehaus (né Arlow). Images via Twitter @niehaus_carl

‘My dear mother suffered’: Carl Niehaus announces mom’s death

Former ANC member Carl Niehaus is mourning his mother Magrietha ‘Maxie’ Niehaus, who passed away on Friday evening, 20 October.

Carl Niehaus with his mother Magrietha ‘Maxie’ Niehaus (né Arlow)

Carl Niehaus with his mother Magrietha ‘Maxie’ Niehaus (né Arlow). Images via Twitter @niehaus_carl

Former ANC member Carl Niehaus took to his social media account on Saturday, 21 October to confirm his mother’s passing.

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CARL NIEHAUS: ‘MY DEAR MOTHER SUFFERED’

The controversial politician Carl Niehaus revealed on X that his mother, Magrietha ‘Maxie’ Niehaus (né Arlow) passed away on Friday evening, 20 October at 94 years.

“It is with a broken heart that I inform all my comrades and friends that my beloved Mamma, Magrietha ‘Maxie’ Niehaus (né Arlow), passed away at the age of 94 years, 7 months and 7 days, last night at 23:00”.

Niehaus added that his mother suffered in her last days and added that he’s heartbroken.

“My dear Mother suffered much, may her beautiful soul Rest In Peace. I am heartbroken. Please, let my family and me mourn our deep loss in dignity and peace. For my beloved sister and me to lose our mother leaves an everlasting void”.

The South African will reveal memorial service and funeral details soon.

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SOUTH AFRICANS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE POLITICIAN’S MOTHER

South Africans took to social media on Saturday morning to pay tribute to the mother of the former ANC anti-apartheid activist and ARETA Leader, Carl Niehaus.

@PitsomanSA: “Condolences to you and your family comrade Mpangazitha. May God be with you all in this difficult time.”

@sizananimleya: “Condolences, you were truly blessed to share this life with her for so many years. May her soul rest in peace.”

@tndaba: “Condolences to you specially, family and friends. You’re in my prayers during this difficult period of mourning. Rest In Peace to mama Magrietha ‘Maxie’ Niehaus.”

@IAM_The_Gift: “Condolences, Mpangazitha. May you and your family find comfort, peace and understanding during this difficult time. God’s blessings to you and yours.”

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