Minister Jackson Mthembu succumbs to COVID-19 complications
Jackson Mthembu, Minister in the Presidency has died due to COVID-19 complications.
The Presidency confirmed that Mthembu had passed on earlier today.
Mthembu, aged 62 said that he had tested positive for the coronavirus in a Twitter post last Monday.
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He confirmed that he was visiting the Military Hospital in Tshwane for medical attention for an abdominal pain.
President Cyril Ramaphosa described Minister Mthembu as 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,” Ramaphosa said.
“I extend my deepest sympathies to the Minister’s family, to his colleagues, comrades and many friends,” Ramaphosa added.
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 .
— Minister Jackson Mthembu (@JacksonMthembu_) January 11, 2021
Statement by President @CyrilRamaphosa on the passing of Minister Jackson Mthembu
— Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) January 21, 2021
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. https://t.co/iQ5AysAtNZ pic.twitter.com/dS6K6Olkhu
