South Africa
Jackson Mthembu dies from #Covid19 complications─── 15:11 Thu, 21 Jan 2021
PHOTO: The South African
Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu (62) has died from COVID-19 related complications, the Presidency has announced.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described 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."
