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Politicians, business pay homage to late Pick n Pay founder Raymond Ackerman

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Ackerman - who died at the age of 92 - started Pick n Pay with his wife Wendy in 1967. The business has over the years cemented itself as one of South Africa’s biggest retail chains.

JOHANNESBURG/CAPE TOWN – The business fraternity and politicians have paid homage to the late entrepreneur and philanthropist – Raymond Ackerman.

Social media platforms have been flooded with tributes for Ackerman since the Pick n Pay group announced his passing on Thursday morning.Build One South Africa Leader Mmusi Maimane took to X - previously Twitter - to offer his condolences to Ackerman’s family, friends, and faith community. At the same time, Business Leadership SA CEO Busi Mavuso said South Africa’s position as one of the largest investors in Africa today, is thanks to people like Pick n Pay founder Raymond Ackerman.

 

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