A loss felt across South Africa

The WDB Trust has confirmed the passing of Dr Anne Letsebe, a long-serving trustee whose life’s work was dedicated to women’s empowerment and social justice. She passed away on Tuesday, leaving behind a legacy deeply woven into South Africa’s transformation journey.

For the Trust, her absence is more than organisational. It represents the loss of a leader who shaped programmes that gave thousands of women entrepreneurs access to opportunities, financial inclusion, and the confidence to build better futures.