South Africa, June 26 -- As tributes poured out for Ntate Maponya (Dr Richard Maponya) a few months ago - (pardon me I am going to call him Ntate Maponya... as I have always done when I was growing up in Dube - just out of respect!) - I couldn't help to think of the legacy he has left - that of his name Maponya. Then I asked myself a question... was it deliberate or it happened by chance? do people get into business to build a brand name or make money or make a difference in society?

Or is it the former two or all three?

Tough one, hey!

RIP Dr Richard Maponya

"It is with great sadness that the Maponya family informs you of the passing-on of Dr Richard Maponya...after a short illness..."

6 Jan 2020

Then, if it's the former two, then,...