JOHANNESBURG - Moving tributes continue to pour in for well-known businessman Peter Matlare.
He succumbed to COVID-19 related complications on Sunday.
READ: ABSA Group Deputy CEO, Peter Matlare, loses COVID-19 battle
Matlare was a man with multifaceted skills, working at Tiger Brands, the SABC and most recently at Absa as Deputy CEO.
His family has described him as a consummate professional, who made an immense contribution to business in South Africa and across the African continent.
He was passionate about transforming businesses and believed deeply in the potential of Africa.
The 4 bosses who recognised something “special” in me, were Peter Matlare, Phil Molefe, Snuki Zikalala and @mthombothi these are the men who opened doors for me and gave me a shot as a news anchor @SABCNews. Ngi nje nje yibo. Thank you gentlemen. Farewell Peter Matlare RIP pic.twitter.com/HFZ96N0hOP
— Lerato Mbele (@mbele_lnb) March 7, 202
Sad to hear of passing of Peter Matlare - I worked with him and Dr Vincent Maphai at @SABCNews many many years ago - two brilliant men pic.twitter.com/l98a4MNzyO
— Kim Heller (@kimheller3) March 8, 2021
Sadly one of the most sought after brains in the country Peter Matlare has passed. He was the former CEO of the SABC and was revered for leaving the public broadcaster in a better financial state #sabcnews
— Ntebo Mokobo (@MokoboNtebo) March 7, 2021
So in Peter Matlare an era and chapter closes for excellence in business acumen especially where broadcasting is concerned. It is tragically sad. May his friends and family be comforted. May we never forget what he stood for and do our best to follow in his giant footsteps.
— Kgomotso Moeketsi (@KGMoeketsi) March 7, 2021
I’m saddened to learn of the death of Peter Matlare earlier today. He was my boss at Primedia and then at the SABC. He was an excellent leader - inspiring, smart, and above all, kind.
— David O'Sullivan (@davidosullie) March 7, 2021
Hopefully one day, the SABC will return to this state. Thank you for you service Ntate Matlare. Hamba kahle. Strength and love to his family and friends. https://t.co/aJ5Qg8jJVE
— Phumzile Van Damme (@zilevandamme) March 7, 2021
I am so sad tonight to learn of the death of Peter Matlare. A lovely man who was also an accomplished corporate executive. A terrible loss.
— Bruce Whitfield (@brucebusiness) March 7, 2021
Devasted to hear the news of Peter Matlare's passing. He was an incredible human being. He was one of those people who believed in me at Primedia all those years back. He always had time for you, always smiling, always optimistic. Condolences to his family. #RIPPeterMatlare. pic.twitter.com/tOb6HE2Pja
— Aki Anastasiou (@AkiAnastasiou) 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
ABSA Deputy Chief Executive Officer succumbs to Covid-19 complications. Peter Matlare was an amazing Thought Leader.
— African Renaissance (@MadiBoity) March 7, 2021
Covid-19 is harvesting our people. pic.twitter.com/ujXLdgKr1l
“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
