THE late Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu was laid to rest in his hometown of Witbank, Mpumalanga, on Sunday, during an emotional send-off attended by President Cyril Ramaphosa, close family members, ANC supporters and government officials.
Mthembu was accorded an official category one funeral.
The minister died on Thursday from COVID-19 related complications aged 62.
Delivering a eulogy at his funeral, Ramaphosa said the death of Mthembu struck a deep and solemn note.
“I was shocked and heartbroken when I received the news of Minister Mthembu’s untimely passing from the Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize and the doctor who was in charge of treating him, Dr Williams, on Thursday,” said Ramaphosa.
Ramaphosa said Mthembu was the public face of his administration, communicating its policies and its decisions.
“He carried our message of compassion, solidarity and unity. When we found ourselves close to despair, as a people and a
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