Friends and family have described the late Gqeberha-based gender rights activist, Pamela Mabini, as a selfless individual with love and deep passion for charity work. Mabini’s funeral is currently underway at Feather Market Hall in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape.

Hundreds of friends, family and community members have gathered to pay their last respects to her. The 46-year-old, was gunned down outside of her home last week.

Mabini’s cousin and family spokesperson, Luzuko Gaxamba, described Mabini as someone who would give the shoe off their foot.

“Pam’s role was larger than life; she was a very instrumental and a source of living within the family, but not only to the family but to the broader society. One of her words, if I may quote is not verbatim, but she once said when she’s gone she wants to be remembered as a person who was always willing to be available to assist those who are in need.”

The body of late Gqeberha based gender rights activist and whistleblower, Pamela “Maro” Mabini has arrived at Feather Market Centre. The 46 year old was gunned down outside her home on March 7th. Hundreds of mourners are in pouring in to pay their last respects.#sabcnews pic.twitter.com/rVHY76fvy8

— Sisipho Ngcumbe (@onlySisipho) March 15, 2025

Mabini’s close friends echo these sentiments, saying they are truly inspired by the life she lived. Close friends, Penny Lebyane and Kholile Ndzo, say they hope Mabini’s legacy will live on.