On Thursday the presidency confirmed the passing of Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu, who was 62.
In his statement, President Cyril Ramaphosa said: “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.”
His passing comes after presidency spokesperson Phumla Williams announced on January 11 that Mthembu was the fourth member of the executive to test positive for Covid-19.
According to Williams, Mthembu had taken a Covid-19 test earlier that same day after showing some symptoms. “As per the Covid-19 regulations, Minister Mthembu and those who have come in contact with him will immediately self-quarantine.”