THABO Masebe, the acting Director-General in the Office of Gauteng Premier David Makhura, has died, his family confirmed in a statement on Monday night.

“The Masebe family regrets to announce the sudden and unexpected death of our beloved brother, father and uncle, Mr Thabo Maemo Masebe. The family wishes for privacy and sensitivity during this difficult time.”

The Gauteng provincial government also expressed sadness at his untimely death.

“Masebe was a loyal and committed servant of the people who dedicated his time to transforming the provincial communications services and the overall improvement of the public service in the provincial government in his capacity as the acting director-general over the past few months.”

“Masebe was a multi-skilled communicator with more than 20 years’ experience in the public service. An activist who committed his life to serving the people of SA and humanity.”

Makhura tweeted: “Thabo Masebe was a meticulous public servant with a wealth of knowledge. He was dependable and ethical. Thank you to the Masebe family for allowing him to share his selfless spirit of activism with us and his outstanding contribution in bettering the lives of the people of Gauteng.”

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