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Petru Terblanche, Garden Route Alderman, passes away

Petru Terblanche Garden Route District Municipality Mossel Bay South African politics public service

Alderman Petru Terblanche has passed away, leaving a legacy of public service within the Mossel Bay and Garden Route District municipalities. His death was announced following a Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) council meeting on Wednesday, 21 October.

Terblanche served on the district council from 2021 to 2026, notably acting as the portfolio chairperson for Roads and Transport Services from December 2021 to July 2024. His political career included two terms as a Mossel Bay municipal councillor, where he served as a mayoral committee member for Community Services and later as speaker of the council.

Before his return to politics, Terblanche managed a family butchery and a farm for 32 years. GRDM Speaker Georlene Wolmarans praised his character, describing him as a caring and approachable colleague known for his respect toward others.

Entities

Garden Route District Municipality · Mossel Bay

Sources

Garden Route mourns Alderman Petru Terblanche [www.mosselbayadvertiser.com]
Garden Route mourns Alderman Petru Terblanche [www.suidkaapforum.com]