Minister Jackson Mthembu dies from Covid-19 related complications

January 21, 2021

Talane – Minister in Presidency Jackson Mthembu dies from Covid-19 related complications.

Previously Mthembu cried of abdominal pain where he went to Military Hospital for medical attention attention, sadly he was tested positive for Covid-19.

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

The President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed the passing of Mthembu where he called him “an exemplary leader, an activist and life-long champion of freedom and democracy.”

The Presidency extended their condolences to the deceased family and colleagues, who dies 62 years old.

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