THE grandson of South African stalwarts Walter and Albertina Sisulu, Moyikwa Sisulu has passed away from COVID-19 complications, the family confirmed in a statement on Sunday.
Earlier this month, Moyikwa and his wife Aisha Jackson took ill and were diagnosed with Covid-19, following the birth of their newborn.
On Saturday morning of 28 August 2021 he passed away at Morningside Clinic in Johannesburg.
Moyikwa was the eldest son of the late anti-apartheid activist and businessman, Zwelakhe and Zodwa Sisulu.
Moyikwa was an African National Congress (ANC) activist and businessman who has been described by his family as a man of integrity.
“It is with an overwhelming sense of heartbreak that the Sisulu family confirms the untimely passing of our beloved Moyikwa Zwelethu Sisulu,” the Sisulu family said in a statement.
“He was the eldest son of the late anti-Apartheid activist and businessman, Zwelakhe Sisulu and Zodwa Sisulu, a retired radiographer, and grandson of South African struggle stalwarts Walter and Albertina Sisulu.”
“An ANC activist in his own right, Moyikwa was celebrated for his generosity in supporting the ANC, and many struggling leagues and branches. Moyikwa, an astute businessman himself, did us proud by always comporting himself with integrity in his industrialist, mining, media, property and other commercial endeavours.”
“A loving life-partner to Aisha Jackson and devoted father of three, Moyi, as he was affectionately known, lavished us with a deep and abiding love, enthralled us with his keen sense of humour, and gave us courage with his eternal optimism and boundless fearlessness. He recently welcomed a new-born son.”
He will be laid to rest this week in a private ceremony.
Owing to Covid-19 restrictions there will be no daily home visits, prayers, or vigils. The family said in a statement.
- Inside Politics
