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FILE: Minister Jackson Mthembu and his wife, Thembi, at the 2020 State of the Nation Address in Cape Town. Picture: Jackson Mthembu

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Condolences pour in for family of Thembi Mthembu

By Mia Lindeque

Messages of condolences are streaming in for the family of Thembi Mthembu who died at the age of 51.

  • FILE: Minister Jackson Mthembu and his wife, Thembi, at the 2020 State of the Nation Address in Cape Town. Picture: Jackson Mthembu

    A year after Jackson Mthembu's death, his wife Thembi passes away

    She passed away in a Pretoria hospital on Thursday morning.

    121 days ago
  • A portrait of Jackson Mthembu at his funeral on 24 January 2021 in Emalahleni. Picture: GCIS.

    A year later, Ramaphosa remembers Mthembu as an exemplary leader

    The president said Jackson Mthembu's activism for freedom and democracy would always be remembered.

    204 days ago
  • A portrait of Jackson Mthembu at his funeral on 24 January 2021 in Emalahleni. Picture: GCIS.

    2021 a year of heartache as SA loses veteran leaders & politicians

    South Africa lost a number of veteran leaders and politicians in 2021.

    225 days ago
  •  The ANC appointed five new Members of Parliament on 27 January 2021 who will fill vacancies in the National Assembly. Picture: ANC in Parliament.

    5 new ANC MPs sworn-in to replace those lost to COVID-19

    The party has been one of the hardest hit by COVID-19, with Minister in the Presidency and former Chief Whip Jackson Mthembu being the latest succumb to the virus.

    562 days ago
  • Minister of Small Business Development Khumbudzo Ntshavheni at an inter-ministerial briefing on 24 March 2020 detailing how government will respond ahead of and during the 21-day lockdown announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN.

    Ramaphosa appoints Ntshavheni as acting Minister in the Presidency

    Small Business Development Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will continue to perform her responsibilities as the Minister of Small Business Development while acting as Minister in the Presidency.

    563 days ago
  • Picture: @ANCYLhq/Twitter

    ANCYL’s Precious Banda decries the movement’s failed promises

    Precious Banda shared her thoughts on Jackson Mthembu’s legacy during a virtual memorial held in his honour on Monday.

    564 days ago
  • Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane delivers the welcoming remarks during the official service for Minister Jackson Mthembu. Picture: GCIS

    Kodwa: Incident with unmasked Mtsweni-Tsipane an insult to Mthembu's memory

    Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane came under fire for failing to wear a mask, which is mandatory, and signed an admission of guilt on Monday.

    564 days ago
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    SENZENI NGUBANE: Lessons on work, taught by Bab' Jackson Mthembu

    Working with the ANC's head of communications, Jackson Mthembu, taught Senzeni Ngubane work ethic down to the finest details.

    564 days ago
  • Mabuza: Mthembu’s passing is an unforeseen grief shared by many

    Deputy President David Mabuza delivered the keynote address at a virtual memorial service held by government officials in honour of Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu, who died on 21 January 2021 due to COVID-19 related complications.

    564 days ago
  • FILE: A media briefing led by COGTA Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, who is joined by Justice Minister Ronald Lamola, Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu, Police Minister Bheki Cele and Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel. Picture: Bonga Dlulane/Eyewitness News.

    ‘We had a role model’ – Govt officials celebrate Mthembu’s life at memorial

    Various ministries gathered for a virtual memorial service for Mthembu - who died from COVID-19 related complications on Thursday.

    565 days ago
  • FILE: The setup outside Jackson Mthembu's home in Ackerville, Emalahleni in Mpumalanga, ahead of the delegation expected to arrive and pay tribute to his family. Picture: Boikhutso Ntsoko/Eyewitness News.

    WATCH LIVE: Jackson Mthembu memorial service

    The minister passed away last week after being hospitalised with the coronavirus.

    565 days ago
  • A portrait of Jackson Mthembu at his funeral on 24 January 2021 in Emalahleni. Picture: GCIS.

    Jackson Mthembu’s memorial service to be held today in Pretoria

    Mthembu succumbed to COVID-19 a few days later after he was admitted to hospital.

    565 days ago
  • Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane delivers the welcoming remarks during the official service for Minister Jackson Mthembu. Picture: GCIS

    Cele to launch probe after Mpumalanga premier caught on camera not wearing mask

    After public backlash, Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane has since apologised.

    565 days ago
  • Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane delivers the welcoming remarks during the official service for Minister Jackson Mthembu. Picture: GCIS

    Mpumalanga premier apologises for 'briefly' not wearing mask at Mthembu funeral

    Photos of Mtsweni-Tsipane circulated on social media showing her without a mask on her face inside the venue and at the cemetery.

    565 days ago
  • Nurse Mavis Mahlakoane spoke at Mthembu’s funeral service in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga on Sunday. Picture: GCIS

    Nurse who treated Jackson Mthembu recounts his last moments in hospital

    Mavis Mahlakoane spoke at Mthembu’s funeral service in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga on Sunday.

    565 days ago
  • ‘I have lost a dear friend to me’ – President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers Jackson Mthembu’s eulogy

    President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the eulogy of the late minister Jackson Mthembu at his funeral, in his hometown of Ackerville on Sunday, 24 January 2021. Mthembu was laid to rest after he succumbed to COVID-19 complications. #COVID19 #JacksonMthembu #RIPJacksonMthembu

    566 days ago
  • ‘We didn’t nurse a do-you-know-who-I-am person’ - Jackson Mthembu’s last moments in hospital

    Nurse Mavis Mahlakwane recounted the late Jackson Mthembu's last moments while he was in hospital during his funeral on Sunday in Ackerville.

    566 days ago
  • ‘My father was a personified breath of fresh air’ - Mthembu’s daughter pays tribute to her dad

    Fighting back tears, Thuli Mthembu sent a heartfelt tribute to her father, Jackson Mthembu, on Sunday, 24 January 2021. Mthembu was laid to rest after succumbing to COVID-19 last week. #COVID19 #JacksonMthembu #RIPJacksonMthembu

    566 days ago
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