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Minister Jackson Mthembu dies from Covid-19 complications

"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time of loss" - Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed this afternoon that Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu died earlier today from Covid-related complications.

“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. “I extend my deepest sympathies to the Minister’s family, to his colleagues, comrades and many friends,” said President Ramaphosa.

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Marietta Lombard

Editor-in-Chief of Caxton Joburg Metro with 26 years' experience in the community newspaper industry. I serve as Gauteng Director and deputy executive director of the Forum of Community Journalists and I am a press representative of the Press Council SA.

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