Minister Jackson Mthembu remembered as âgreatly respected and much-lovedâ
By Siyabonga Mkhwanazi
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Johannesburg - The ANC, the government and political parties have expressed shock at the death of Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu.
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday led the tributes for Mthembu saying he was a dedicated member of his Cabinet.
The ANC also said Mthembu died with his boots on while other parties said he was the public face of the governmentâs response to Covid-19.
Mthembu, 62, died on Thursday following Covid-19 related complications.
Ramaphosa said Mthembu led by example.
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âMinister 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,â said Ramaphosa.