Peter Matlare Tribute
DANIEL MMINELE: I will miss your friendship and wise counsel, Peter Matlare
Absa Group CEO Daniel Mminele pays tribute to his late deputy and friend of two decades
Peter Matlare’s passing is a huge blow to all of us at Absa in countries across the African continent. To many of us he was not just a colleague but a counsellor, mentor and brother who always made time to lend an ear. The outpouring of grief across Absa campuses, and indeed the country, shows how much respected and loved Peter was.
I had known Peter for many years, and he had become a close friend before we became colleagues. He was an amazing human being, known for his generosity, and always deeply engaging and able to hold his ground on a variety of topics. His infectious laugh and sense of humour made it a pleasure to be around him. He exuded passion for everything that he did both on the work front and in his personal life. I admired him for the devotion he had to his family — his wife Nomvula and his daughters. Our hearts go out to the family at this time...
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