Property mogul, Pam Golding dies
South African property icon and leading business woman Pam Golding passed away at her home in the Western Cape on Tuesday.
The company confirmed in a statement, Pam Golding died "peacefully at her home - Wittebomen in Constantia."
She was 90 years old.
She started The Pam Golding Property Group in 1976 at a time when the real estate industry was dominated by men and 10 years later also opened the company's first office in London. This was at the height of sanctions against the Apartheid government.
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The statement adds Pam Golding is survived by her sons - Peter and Andrew, daughter - Jilly, and 10 grandchildren.
"An inspiration to women across generations throughout South Africa and indeed the globe, Mrs Golding was highly revered by her peers, the property industry and the business sector at large, receiving numerous accolades and awards throughout her illustrious career. Admired and respected by clients and dearly loved by colleagues, agents and staff alike, her natural warmth and sincere interest in everyone she encountered were trademark characteristics which endeared her to all."