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Tributes pour in for Raymond Ackerman
JOHANNESBURG - Retail icon and founder of Pick n Pay, Raymond Ackerman, died at the age of 92 on Thursday.
With profound sadness we announce that Pick n Pay founder Raymond Ackerman has passed away.
— Pick n Pay (@PicknPay) September 7, 2023
A visionary entrepreneur, humanitarian and a great South African. Our country has lost a brilliant patriot who always saw a positive future for South Africa. pic.twitter.com/Io0uunYhAJ
Ackerman founded Pick n Pay in 1967 in Cape Town.
Ackerman has been honoured by many institutions for his services to both business and society.
Eulogies have been pouring in on social media.
President Cyril Ramaphosa said Ackerman was an outstanding business leader and entrepreneur who placed people first.
South Africa has lost a giant with the passing of Raymond Ackerman.
— Mmusi Maimane (@MmusiMaimane) September 7, 2023
His impact on retail and his contribution to the South African economy will never be forgotten.
My deepest condolences to his family, friends and faith community. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/DGzmsKsbx1
My sincere condolences to the Ackerman family and to @PicknPay on the passing of Raymond Ackerman. My thoughts go out in particular to Mrs Wendy Ackerman.
— Geordin Hill-Lewis (@geordinhl) September 7, 2023
He was a truly great Capetonian!Raymond leaves a huge legacy in the economy of our country and the civic life of our city. pic.twitter.com/Idj1lm6JFM
JUST IN: Retail Giant Raymond Ackerman has passed away at age 92
— Ash Müller (@askashbroker) September 7, 2023
A man who made his mark in the South African #retail landscape. With over 1600 PnP stores across South Africa, the @PicknPay company has a R17 billion market cap.
RIP to the legendary founder & owner - Raymond… pic.twitter.com/78mN4PdFGs
I want to extend my deepest condolences to Raymond Ackerman’s family and his @PicknPay family. After founding Pick n Pay in 1967 with his wife Wendy, he left an enormous impact on the industry and South African economy. His positive contribution to our society will be his legacy. pic.twitter.com/BNLKtf4j3c
— John Steenhuisen MP (@jsteenhuisen) September 7, 2023
A South African legend, pioneer and giant has passed.
— Mike Abel (@abelmike) September 7, 2023
Raymond Ackerman made an exceptional contribution to our beautiful country and her people, in so many powerful and positive ways, that his impact and legacy will be always be felt and remembered.
Few people fight for their… https://t.co/VrvegPH6Pi
Mr. Raymond Ackerman changed my my life. May his soul RIP
Today I am down down pic.twitter.com/9MI6jAeowP
— THARI (@charles_tshwane) September 7, 2023
🕊️ | Rest in peace retail legend Raymond Ackerman. The successful businessman, humanitarian and fellow democrat expanded four Pick ‘n Pay stores into the multi-billion-rand supermarket chain we all know. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of this great South African. pic.twitter.com/DpjHhB3c6n
— Dianne KohlerBarnard (@DKB20) September 7, 2023
Raymond Ackerman: gentleman and innovator, you made your mark on South African society. Thank you
— Jonathan Jansen (@JJ_Stellies) September 7, 2023
The owner of picknPay Raymond Ackerman has died, may his soul rest in peace. He was an incredible entrepreneur, I have learned a lot from him as an entrepreneur pic.twitter.com/k4OiZF7Apn
— INGA GUBEKA (@ingagubeka) September 7, 2023
I had the greatest respect and admiration for Raymond Ackerman.
— Katherine Madley (@MadleyKatherine) September 7, 2023
Ackerman gave retail South Africa direction and soul.
Wishing his family comfort and long life https://t.co/jmya1s6I0b