In our June 11 edition, we published a story under the headline “Joemat-Pettersson’s family rejects the ANC”.
In the story we stated that ANC heavyweight and National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula was among the ANC members snubbed by the late former minister’s family.
Although the family of Joemat-Pettersson justified their hostile reception to which they subjected governing party members and attributed their behaviour to the trauma and shock they suffered as a result of the politician’s untimely death, there is no evidence that Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula was among those shunned by them.
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, who visited Joemat-Pettersson’s home in her capacity as Speaker, says she was warmly welcomed by the bereaved family and spent three hours offering them condolences; sharing memories; and providing them with comfort during their difficult time.
Sunday World apologises for mentioning Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s name as one of the ANC politicians who were snubbed by Joemat-Pettersson’s family and regrets the embarrassment and humiliation that the article may have caused.
We have also updated the online article, see https://sundayworld.co.za/news/joemat-petterssons-sons-chase-anc-away/
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