Former Deputy Minister Magadzi laid to rest in Polokwane
Former Deputy Minister of Transport, Dikeledi Magadzi, was laid to rest in a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category Two in Polokwane, Limpopo, on Saturday.
Magadzi, who passed away on Sunday, 28 December 2025, at the age of 70, served in various leadership roles within the national and Limpopo provincial governments.
The official funeral service was held at Jack Botes Hall, where family, government leaders and community members gathered to pay their final respects. She was finally laid to rest at Silicon Cemetery, Heroes Acre, Polokwane.
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Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba described Magadzi as a visionary leader whose life was dedicated to justice, service, and the upliftment of communities.
According to the eulogy that was read by Premier Ramathuba, Magadzi was born during the harsh realities of apartheid, and she rose to become a key figure in government, serving with distinction as MEC in several departments and later as Deputy Minister.
“Ms Magadzi took on the monumental task of rebuilding Limpopo with a tenacity that can only be likened to that of a weaver tending to their loom, combining strands of history and resilience into a unified whole,” said Dr Ramathuba.
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“In 1994, as she joined the executive council, her greatest challenge was to mend the rifts of a divided apartheid past and to build a future that embraced all its people.
“She navigated the complexities of integrating the various governments of the former bantustans of Venda, Gazankulu and Lebowa into a harmonious unit with grace and skill.”
Her work in public works, agriculture, and safety and security helped shape Limpopo’s infrastructure, food security, and social stability.
She was remembered not only as a leader, but as a mother, mentor, and comrade whose legacy will continue to inspire future generations, as her soul rest in eternal peace.
