Van Staden was one of the first DA women leader to take the mayoral chains from the ANC in 2016 in the new amalgamated Modimolle/Mookgopholong Local Municipality in Limpopo.
DA leader John Steenhuisen confirmed Modimolle Mookgophong local municipality mayor Marlene van Staden passed away earlier on Thursday after a long battle with breast cancer.
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