Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu, has passed away from COVID-19 related complications. Minister Mthembu tested positive earlier this year together with several ministers
Minister in the Presidency, #JacksonMthembu has died from “COVID-19 related complications”, according to the Presidency. He’s been described as an “exemplary leader” and a “life-long champion of freedom and democracy”. May his soul rest in peace.
Minister Mthembu succumbs to Covid-19 barely ten days after testing positive to the virus
Today I visited the Military hospital in Tshwane to get medical attention for an abdominal pain . After undergoing some tests , I tested positive for Covid 19 . Plans are afoot to get all my family members and close associates tested as well .
I want to thank the many South Africans who have wished me a speedy recovery . As a people we must overcome Covid 19 .
-Jackson Mthembu (Twitter 11 January 2021)
STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON THE PASSING OF MINISTER JACKSON MTHEMBU
It is with deep sorrow and shock that we announce that Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu passed away 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.
Condolences pour in for departed Minister Jackson Mthembu
— Abra Barbier (@BarbierAbra) January 21, 2021
President Cyril Ramaphosa mourns Minister Mthembu
It is with deep sorrow and shock that we announce that Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu passed away earlier today from COVID-related complications.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time of loss.
— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) January 21, 2021
Death be not proud. This is sad news indeed. I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family of minister Mthembu and to all members of the ANC. May his soul Rest In Peace. May his family, friends and work colleagues find comfort and guidance from the Lord.
-Mmusi Maimane