Minister Jackson Mthembu dies of Covid-related complications

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Minister in the presidency, Jackson Mthembu, has died of Covid-19 related complications President Cyril Ramaphosa said in a statement on Thursday that Mthembu died earlier that morning.

“Minister Jackson Mthembu was an exemplary leader, an activist and lifelong 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,” he said.

 

Other government officials who tested for covid-19 : 

 

Founder and President of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Mangosuthu Buthelezi, 91, also tested positive for COVID-19. Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe was admitted to the hospital while his wife continued to self-quarantine at their home. Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi also tested positive for COVID-19. Gauteng Premier David Makhura, North West Premier Job Mokgoro, and Western Cape Premier Alan Winde also tested positive for COVID-19. 

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