CHARLES MOLELE
MINISTER in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu has died as a result of COVID-related complications, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed on Thursday.
He was 62.
“It is with deep sorrow and shock that we announce that Minister in The Presidency, Jackson Mthembu passed away earlier today (Thursday) from COVID-related complications,” said Ramaphosa.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time of loss. Minister Mthembu was an exemplary leader, an activist and life-long champion of freedom and democracy. He was a much-loved and greatly respected colleague and comrade whose passing leaves our nation at a loss.”
Fighting tears, ANC Chief Whip in Parliament, Pemmy Majodina, said COVID-19 pandemic has robbed the governing party and South Africa of a genuine people’s leader committed to the country’s reconstruction and development.
“This is devastating news to all of us,” said Majodina.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has robbed us a genuine leader of
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