Henkeman died on Friday afternoon from complications related to Covid-19.
He is survived by his wife and three children.
Condolences have been pouring in for Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) executive director Stanley Henkeman, who died following complications related to Covid-19.
In a statement, the IJR said Henkeman died on Friday afternoon. Stan made an enormous contribution to the institute, first as programme head of its Building an Inclusive Society Programme and, later, as its executive director. During this period, he succeeded in solidifying the leading role that the IJR plays in justice and reconciliation processes in South Africa and elsewhere on the continent, a statement by the IJR read.
Institute for Justice and Reconciliation director dies from Covid-19 complications
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Cape Town – Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) director Stanley Henkeman died yesterday afternoon due to complications related to Covid-19.
In a statement on Saturday, the IJR said: ’’It is with profound sadness that the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation announces the passing of its executive director, Mr Stanley Henkeman yesterday afternoon, the 18th of December 2020, following complications related to the Covid-19 virus.’’
Henkeman underwent a heart transplant in 2007 after being diagnosed with end-stage heart failure the year before, Health24 reported. After the transplant, he competed at the World Transplant Games and became chairperson of the SA Transplant Sports Association.