Former ANC member Carl Niehaus took to his social media account on Saturday, 21 October to confirm his mother’s passing.’ 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.
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. In her last days my dear Mother suffered much, may her beautiful Soul… pic.twitter.com/NKW5SSGPYc
— Carl Niehaus (@niehaus_carl) October 21, 2023
Source: eNCA